Surgery
New trauma medical director named
Lisa Schlitzkus, M.D., is now the director of trauma surgery.
Aug 29, 2018
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DoD awards NSRI collaboration $3.7 million
National Strategic Research Institute researchers collaborate on contract to advance ways to provide oxygen en route to care.
Jun 12, 2018
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DoD awards NSRI team $3.7 million contract
University of Nebraska, University of Colorado researchers collaborating to advance way to provide oxygen enroute to care
Jun 11, 2018
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Dr. Azizkhan receives Walter Reed Award, CWS tickets on sale, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
May 25, 2018
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Dr. Langenfeld honored, intercampus golf tournament, VA Research Week poster session set, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
May 11, 2018
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Minimally invasive heart surgery topic of Science Cafe
Andrew Goldsweig, M.D., will be the featured speaker.
May 8, 2018
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Time out with T.O. – Making a connection
Skywalk now connects the Truhlsen Eye Institute with the Lauritzen Outpatient Center & Fritch Surgery Center.
Mar 29, 2018
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Dr. Johnson named chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery
Perry Johnson, M.D., succeeds Ron Hollins, M.D., who stepped down last year after serving as division chief for the past 26 years.
Feb 16, 2018
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Dr. Cusick named division chief for pediatric surgery
Robert Cusick, M.D., joined the UNMC faculty in 2001.
Feb 14, 2018
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