Press Release
New Educational Materials on Alzheimer’s Disease Available to Public, Health Professionals
New educational resources are now available throughout Nebraska for family, friends and health professionals who care for people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Videotapes, slides, books and pamphlets are available for free check out at resource lending libraries in Beatrice, Kearney, Norfolk, North Platte, Scottsbluff, Lincoln and Omaha. The libraries were established to provide a […]
Mar 14, 1997
March 7, 1997 — UNMC, UNL Establish Center for Environmental Toxicology
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have received approval from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to establish an intercampus Center for Environmental Toxicology. The center will provide a single university entity to support and focus graduate studies and research activities in environmental toxicology, which involves the study of […]
Mar 7, 1997
UNMCs New Baby Place Provides Home-like Comfort for Sharing Birth of New Family Member
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s new state-of-the-art birthing center, the Baby Place, opened Saturday, March 8. Families can experience the birth of a new family member in a comfortable, home-like setting, with the piece of mind that health professionals specializing in high-risk births are readily available if needed. The 15,000-square-foot Baby Place provides private […]
Mar 7, 1997
Alan Langnas, D.O., Appointed UNMC Chief of Transplantation
Alan N. Langnas, D.O., has been named professor and chief of transplantation for the University of Nebraska Medical Center department of surgery. Dr. Langnas succeeds Byers W. Shaw, Jr., M.D., who started the UNMC transplantation program in 1985. Dr. Shaw was named chairman of the UNMC department of surgery earlier this year. Under Dr. Shaw’s […]
Mar 6, 1997
Major depression, schizophrenia and bi-polar (manic-depressive) illnesses affect society in many ways. Biological in nature, the illnesses can be treated and managed so those affected and their families can live in a healthy way. The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing will offer a course titled, “Managing Life with Mental Illness.” The course […]
Mar 1, 1997
Children Sought for UNMC Bed-wetting Study
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking children ages 8 and older for a study on bed-wetting. The study uses medication and an alarm device to help children stay dry at night. William Warzak, Ph.D., and John Walburn, M.D., both from the UNMC department of pediatrics, are directing the study. Participants will receive $25 […]
Feb 26, 1997
July 21, 1997 — UNMC Nursing Students from Kearney Earn Dean’s List Honors
July 21, 1997 — UNMC Nursing Students from Lincoln Earn Dean’s List Honors July 18, 1997 — Alzheimer’s Association Honors Service, Dedication of UNMC’s William Burke, M.D. July 11, 1997 — 70 Eighth-Graders from Across Nebraska Attend UNMC’s Health/Science Meet July 10, 1997 — Retirement Culminates Illustrious Career for Dr. Paustian July 8, 1997 — […]
Feb 26, 1997
10-year Lease with University of Nebraska Foundation Will Provide Quality Meeting Facility for UNMC
A 10-year lease agreement between the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska Foundation was approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents today. The facility will provide UNMC with a quality meeting facility will be considered. The facility is home to the Omaha Woman’s Club at 518 S. 38th St. […]
Feb 21, 1997
Lion’s Club Foundation Donation of $75,000 to Fund Retinal Research Lab
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a University of Nebraska Medical Center request to establishment a relationship between the Nebraska Lions Foundation and UNMC. The Lions Club International Foundation will donate $75,000 in funding to be used to help create a laboratory for retinal research on the UNMC campus. Further donations will be […]
Feb 14, 1997
Emergency medicine residency formed at UNMC
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has formed a residency program in emergency medicine, and the new program should benefit the emergency care of citizens across Nebraska and the region. The first six physicians of the UNMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program will begin their three-year residencies in July 2004. Physicians complete residencies, or advanced training […]
Jan 1, 1997