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Funeral services held for former UNMC perfusion tech Paul Pacaj
Funeral services were held in Omaha on Friday for former UNMC cardiovascular perfusion technologist Paul Pacaj.
Aug 21, 2007
Dr. Dixon, comparative medicine team, are vital to UNMC research
Small wonder Steve Dixon, D.V.M., director of UNMC Comparative Medicine, and his 29-member team work around the clock all year long. What else would one expect from a team that cares for 19,000 “patients”?
Aug 21, 2007
Dr. Dixon: Animal research played key role in medical advances
Steve Dixon, D.V.M., director of UNMC Comparative Medicine, can recall many poignant examples in medical history that underscore the importance of the use of animals in research — including some incidents that he was personally involved in.
Aug 21, 2007
Million-step Monday — Kim Minino to receive wellness award
A mother of two children, Kim Minino — a telecommunications analyst in the UNMC Information Technology Services Department — found her own physical fitness needs often took a backseat while she worked and raised her young ones.
Aug 20, 2007
A note concerning possible insurance changes
The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians are moving ahead with plans to terminate contracts with UnitedHealthcare. Letters notifying patients and families of the likely change are being mailed this week. The termination will take effect on Jan. 1, 2008.
Aug 20, 2007
Former orthopaedics chairman Dr. Connolly dies at age 71
Funeral services were held recently for John Connolly, M.D., who served as professor and chairman of the UNMC Department of Orthopaedics for 17 years. Dr. Connolly, who was orthopaedics chairman from 1974 to 1990, died July 31 in Orlando, Fla., at age 71.
Aug 20, 2007
Innovation week activities kick off today
UNeMed’s Innovation Week activities start today at 11 a.m. in the Eppley Science Hall, Room 3010 with a lunch and learn presentation from small business technology transfer consultant Jean Waters.
Aug 20, 2007
UNMC College of Nursing changes two department names
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents recently approved the UNMC College of Nursing’s request to change the name of two of its three academic departments. … The gerontological, psychosocial and community health nursing department is now the department of community-based health and the parent-child, administration department is now the department of families and health systems.
Aug 17, 2007
New vascular center provides streamlined care
Maybe it’s chronic chest pain or a throbbing sensation in the legs. Individuals suffering the effects of vascular disease are finding the expertise they need in the vascular center at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.
Aug 17, 2007
The College of Nursing turns 90 — looking back with Dr. Lindsey
Six deans have led the College since 1917. This is the second in a series of three stories featuring the most recent deans as they share their reflections on the occasion of the college’s 90th Anniversary. Today, we look back with Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., professor emeritus and dean emeritus of the UNMC College of Nursing, who served as dean from 1995 to 2003.
Aug 16, 2007