Press Release
UNMC Offers Educational Program on Major Depression, Schizophrenia, Manic-depressive Illnesses
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing will offer a course titled, “Managing Life with Mental Illness.” 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 Sept. 9 and running […]
Aug 22, 1997
48 UNMC Students to Receive Diplomas at Commencement Aug. 22
Diplomas and certificates will be conferred on 48 University of Nebraska Medical Center students Aug. 22 from the College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, Graduate College and the School of Allied Health Professions. The breakdown includes: one master of science in nursing; seven master of science degrees; three doctor of philosophy degrees; one doctor of […]
Aug 19, 1997
UNMC’s Mini-Medical School Series on Lung, Respiratory Disorders Offered in Omaha, Norfolk
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will offer a free mini-medical school for anyone interested in learning about disorders of the lungs and the respiratory system. Beginning Sept. 10, the six-week series will run Wednesday nights from 7 to 8:45 p.m in the Cooper Auditorium of the UNMC College of Nursing in Omaha. The series […]
Aug 19, 1997
Bruce Buehler, M.D., To Assume New Position on KMTV News Team
Bruce Buehler, M.D., chairman of the UNMC department of pediatrics and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, will soon assume a new role on the KMTV Channel 3 news team serving as the station’s primary medical news reporter. Starting the week of August 18, Dr. Buehler will narrate nationally-syndicated health stories airing […]
Aug 19, 1997
UNMC to Sponsor Sept. 10 Fair for Cancer Patients
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will sponsor a cancer product fair Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the West Atrium in the Outpatient Care Center at 44th and Emile Streets. The fair provides an opportunity for cancer patients to obtain information about medical products, resources and educational materials available. The […]
Aug 18, 1997
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Pulmonary Research Lab is seeking smoking and non-smoking adults interested in participating in studies that will test the effectiveness of drugs used to treat lung disease. Participants may enroll in only one study at a time. Each study requires participants to make up to 10 visits and can last […]
Aug 18, 1997
UNMC Scottsbluff Nursing Students Earn Dean’s List Honors
Twenty-five students enrolled in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Western Division in Scottsbluff were named to the dean’s list following the 1997 spring semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a grade point average of 3.8 or above. The UNMC College of Nursing, with divisions in Omaha, Lincoln, […]
Aug 15, 1997
Michael Yablonski, M.D., PhD., Receives $200,000 Grant For Research
Michael E. Yablonski, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chairman of the department of ophthalmology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has received a four-year grant of $200,000 from Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB). The grant will focus on the development of advanced research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of blinding diseases. RPB is the […]
Aug 12, 1997
UNMC to Offer New Approach for Treating Parkinson’s Disease Tremors
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is one of 30 centers to receive original approval to participate in the first, new treatment in 30 years for the disabling tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease. On August 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Activa Tremor Control Therapy, an implantable pacemaker-like device. It delivers a […]
Aug 11, 1997
New Device at UNMC Marks Major Advancement in Breast Biopsies
Breast biopsies to determine if a woman has breast cancer can be extremely traumatic — both physically and mentally. Now, thanks to a new device at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, women facing breast biopsies have a new option that provides several benefits over the traditional biopsy procedure. The device — called Advanced Breast […]
Aug 11, 1997