Press Release

58 Eighth-Graders from Across Nebraska Attend UNMC’s 8th Annual Health/Science Meet

Fifty-eight eighth-grade students from 23 schools across Nebraska attended UNMC’s eighth annual Health/Science Meet June 15-17 for a three-day, educational and entertaining experience. The meets goal is to inspire Nebraska eighth-graders, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in health care. The students qualified for the meet by submitting science projects in regional science […]

Jun 20, 2000

Pathologist Recognized for Longtime Service to UNMC

Dr. Schenken Honored with Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award The University of Nebraska Medical Center recently honored Jerald Schenken, M.D., a longtime volunteer faculty member, for 35 years of helping students and professionals in the medical field. Dr. Schenken, a volunteer clinical professor in the department of pathology and microbiology and The School of Allied Health […]

Jun 19, 2000

UNMC, Tri-County Hospital in Lexington Team up to Provide Nursing Students with Practical Experience, Opportunity

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Kearney Division and the Tri-County Area Hospital District in Lexington are working together to provide senior nursing students 10 weeks of valuable nursing experience this summer. Sara Chapman-Gomez, a UNMC College of Nursing student and Lexington resident, and Kristi Melroy, Creighton University student of Holdrege are […]

Jun 19, 2000

Oral Health is Important to Overall Health

By John W. Reinhardt, D.D.S. Dean, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry On May 25, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher released the first-ever Surgeon Generals Report on Oral Health in America.  This sweeping review identified areas to improve our nations oral health.  What does this mean for Nebraskans?  The first conclusion, you […]

Jun 9, 2000

UNMC Seeks 50 Adolescents to Participate in Largest, Most Intense, Nationwide Study to Find Best Treatment for Depression in Teenagers

The University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Psychiatry is participating in what is being called the largest, nationwide and most intense study to find the best treatment for depression in teenagers. The department is seeking 50 adolescents, age 12 to 17 years old who have symptoms of depression, to participate in a study to […]

Jun 9, 2000

UNMC College of Nursing Invites Public to Learn More About Careers in Nursing at June 11 Big Red Nursing Day’

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing invites anyone interested in pursuing a career in nursing or in pursuing advanced nursing specialties to attend a free open house on Sunday, June 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. Big Red Nursing Day, which will be held in the UNMC College of Nursing Cooper Auditorium, […]

Jun 6, 2000

24 Schools Across Nebraska to be Represented at 8th UNMC Health/Science Meet June 15-17

Twenty-four schools across Nebraska will be represented at the eighth University of Nebraska Medical Center Health/Science Meet. The meet is an expense-paid, three-day, educational and entertaining experience. The meets goal is to inspire Nebraska eighth-graders, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in health care. The students competed for the meet by submitting science […]

Jun 5, 2000

American Academy of Family Practice Names Award Recipients

UNMC Recognized for Success in Graduating Family Physicians The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Medicine has received the Silver Percentage Award from the American Academy of Family Practice for its success in making family practice a top career choice for graduating medical students. The Family Practice Percentage Awards honor medical schools for their […]

Jun 2, 2000

Cultural Trip Includes Lessons in Health Care, Spanish

UNMC Students to Study in Latin America This Summer Nineteen University of Nebraska Medical Center students will spend the summer studying community health care and Spanish in Guatemala. The four-week course, offered through UNMC’s International Studies and Programs, gives students the opportunity to learn about the delivery of health care in Central America by observing […]

May 31, 2000

Proceeds to Benefit UNMC Eppley Cancer Center:

Master Horseman/Rope Expert to Perform at 2000 Cattlemen’s Ball Jerry Diaz, a master horseman and rope expert from Mexico, will be one of the featured entertainers at the third annual Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska to be held Saturday, June 3 at the Haythorn Ranch near Arthur, Neb. Diaz has performed around the globe and in […]

May 26, 2000