Press Release
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing will offer a course titled, Recovering from Psychosis: A Wellness Approach. The course is for those with major depression, schizophrenia, manic-depressive illnesses, their family, friends and health care professionals. The course will run from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. on 12 consecutive Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 1 through […]
Dec 15, 1999
227 UNMC Students To Receive Diplomas In Kearney, Omaha and Scottsbluff at Commencements
Diplomas will be conferred on 227 University of Nebraska Medical Center students this week during commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Omaha and Scottsbluff. On Thursday, December 16 at 7 p.m., the Medical Center will hold the winter commencement exercises in the Fine Arts Recital Hall on the Kearney campus. At this time, approximately 22 graduates of […]
Dec 14, 1999
Comes from University of Iowa; Will Assume Post This Spring:
John Reinhardt, D.D.S., Named New Dean of UNMC College of Dentistry John Reinhardt, D.D.S., a longtime faculty member and department chair at the University of Iowa, has been named dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. The announcement, which is subject to approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, […]
Dec 8, 1999
UNMC Faculty Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Fetal Tissue Research at UNMC
The UNMC Faculty Senate requires that a resolution receives a 67 percent approval vote before it can be passed. Support for the following resolution, which was approved on Monday, Dec. 6, exceeded the necessary approval. WHEREAS, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has as a major goal the improvement of the health of Nebraskans; […]
Dec 8, 1999
Largest Medical Meeting in the World with More Than 60,000 Attendees:
UNMC Physician Makes Key Presentation on Liver Cell Infusion at Annual Meeting of Radiological Society of North America A University of Nebraska Medical Center radiologist, William Culp, M.D., made a major presentation on liver cell transplantation at the 85th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. The meeting, which was […]
Dec 3, 1999
While UNMC recognizes that the use of fetal tissue for research is a sensitive issue, researchers will continue their work in this area. However, UNMC is exploring other avenues to obtain the fetal tissue. “UNMC has never used material from late term abortions,” said William Berndt, Ph.D., vice-chancellor for academic affairs. “We will not accept […]
Dec 3, 1999
Broken Bow Students Tour University of Nebraska Medical Center
A group of 14 senior high school students and an instructor from Broken Bow High School recently toured the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. While on campus, the group received an in-depth tour, which details several key UNMC programs and services such as radiation science technology, physical therapy, anesthesia and pulmonary function. The […]
Nov 24, 1999
Results Announced at National Meeting in Boston:
UNMC Researchers Determine Combination Drug Therapy Still Most Effective Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis A research study conducted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and involving 44 rheumatologists in six states has determined that a combination of three drugs is still a very effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The results of the study were announced […]
Nov 23, 1999
Joe Sisson, M.D., Named Interim Chair of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine
Joe Sisson, M.D., has been named interim chair of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine. The appointment, effective Jan. 1, was announced today by James Linder, M.D., interim dean of the UNMC College of Medicine. “Dr. Sisson has had a tremendous impact on the College of Medicine through his teaching, clinical […]
Nov 23, 1999
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will sponsor training sessions for nurses and staff from 475 clinics around the state offering breast and cervical cancer screenings through the HHS Every Woman Matters program. Nearly 700 health professionals have enrolled for the free sessions which are being […]
Nov 12, 1999