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Christmas comes early for woman with cystic fibrosis
Rob and Kassa Shradar had no intentions of having children when they married almost 10 years ago. They knew the risks and didn’t want to put a child through what Kassa had experienced — a rigorous routine of chest percussion, airway clearance medications, extra exercise and attention to nutrition.
Dec 23, 2008
Another winning event for UNMC
For the second straight year, UNMC was one of the winners at The Big Event Awards Celebration recognizing the top special events in the community.
Dec 23, 2008
Reminder that UNMC offices will be closed Friday
This is a reminder that UNMC offices will be closed Friday.
Dec 23, 2008
Improving sleep during breast cancer treatment
For most women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, fatigue affects the ability to be the kind of wife, mother and employee they want to be.
Dec 22, 2008
Portraits provide meaning, security to patients
Rob and Mardi Denell know all about health care challenges.
Dec 22, 2008
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Lori Asher, M.D.
Lori Asher, M.D., instructor of emergency medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC
Dec 22, 2008
UNMC Off the Clock — Tis the season for Larry Hewitt’s other job
The Christmas spirit starts to hit Larry Hewitt each September.
Dec 19, 2008
Dr. Harman named an AAAS fellow
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Washington has honored UNMC’s Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., as an AAAS fellow. Election as a fellow is an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers for their efforts to advance science.
Dec 19, 2008
Latest Silver ‘U’ recipients announced
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Dec 19, 2008
Slots remain for Monday blood drive
A few donation slots remain open for UNMC’s holiday blood drive, which will be held Monday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Center for Healthy Living in the Student Life Center.
Dec 19, 2008