UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
UNMC’s Jackie Hill receives national breast cancer award
Jackie Hill, community nurse coordinator in UNMC’s Center for Reducing Health Disparities in the College of Public Health, received the “Women Who Get It Right Award” from the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund.
Oct 12, 2009
Community health fair reaches nearly 800 residents
The South Omaha Community Health Fair had the highest turnout in event history. The free health fair included critical screenings such as blood pressure, cholesterol, vision, prostate and oral care screenings.
Oct 12, 2009
Durham Trolley Tour heads to ‘The Magic City’
“The Magic City” trolley tour is back as the Durham Museum offers a noon tour on Tuesday, Oct. 20 to highlight south Omaha’s rich history.
Oct 12, 2009
A note about the campus drug policy
UNMC employees are required to adhere to the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits employees from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance on UNMC property. The term “substance” refers to drug or chemical compounds that are controlled by local, state, or federal law. UNMC complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as amended.
Oct 9, 2009
First United Way drawing to be held today
The first of three weekly United Way prize drawings will be held this afternoon.
Oct 9, 2009
Volunteers help nursing students get first hands-on experience
No one dozed off in this classroom lecture as about 80 nurse practitioner students had their first opportunity to apply their knowledge of neurological disorders on volunteers with multiple sclerosis.
Oct 9, 2009
Dr. Smith’s CoBRE grant renewed for nearly $10.4 million
Competitors are often thought of as athletes — not research scientists. But the battle for research funds is fierce as numerous investigators compete for the same grants. Researchers with multiple victories — such as UNMC’s Shelley Smith, Ph.D. — could be considered hall-of-famers.
Oct 9, 2009
UNMC receives 4.5 percent budget increase
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents has set UNMC’s total 2009-10 revenue and expense budget at $534.7 million, an increase of 4.5 percent over the previous year.
Oct 9, 2009
Spotlight on new faculty – Meet Risto Rautiainen, Ph.D.
Risto Rautiainen, Ph.D., associate professor in the College of Public Health Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Oct 9, 2009
National pharmacy organization checks in on UNMC
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) was well-represented at UNMC recently as both the organization’s president and vice president were on campus at the same time.
Oct 8, 2009