UNMC Today - Today's Headlines

City council approves permanent closing of 40th Street

The Omaha City Council on Tuesday approved the closure of 40th Street between Dewey and Emile streets on the UNMC campus.

Dec 22, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Some gift ideas for the fitness buff

Linking up with gift ideas for the fitness enthusiasts in your life.

Dec 22, 2010

Dr. Fayad: ‘Time is right’ to step down as neurological sciences chair

After nearly 10 years as chairman of the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, Pierre Fayad, M.D., will step down at end of the year. Dan Murman, M.D., has been named interim chairman.

Dec 21, 2010

Research Notes — Linezolid best for hospital-acquired pneumonia? Maybe not

A study by a UNMC infectious disease specialist has determined that one of the most popular antibiotics used to treat hospital-acquired (nosocomial) pneumonia may not be the best choice.

Dec 21, 2010

Internal search underway for new vice chancellor for research

A committee led by Steven Hinrichs, M.D., chairman of the department of pathology and microbiology, will conduct an internal search for a new vice chancellor for research.

Dec 20, 2010

Winners of Spirit Week Photo Contest announced

Karol Warchola, a Munroe-Meyer Institute Social Services Associate, won the UNMC Spirit Week Photo Contest with a photo that tells the story of the vital care her daughter received at UNMC.

Dec 20, 2010

Donors still needed for Dec. 28 campus blood drive

The Dec. 28 UNMC blood drive has been extended by one hour to help the campus reach its new goal of collecting 42 units of blood.

Dec 20, 2010

National media ears perk up at news of UNMC caffeine study

A study led by UNMC’s William Warzak, Ph.D., into caffeine consumption by children and the drug’s affect on sleep and bedwetting was highlighted by several national media outlets on Thursday.

Dec 17, 2010

Temme to hold SAHP’s first endowed chair

Jim Temme talks about what receiving School of Allied Health Profession’s first endowed chair means to the school and radiation science technology education in Nebraska.

Dec 17, 2010

Last chance to vote in the photo contest

You have until noon to vote in the Spirit Week Photo Contest.

Dec 17, 2010