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UNMC docs to share stage with celebs in March
UNMC and The James Redford Institute for Transplant Awareness (JRI) will present “Share the Beat,” a benefit to raise awareness and support for organ donation on Saturday, March 10, at the Joslyn Art Museum’s Witherspoon Hall.
Jan 5, 2007
Dr. Deupree retiring after 34 years at UNMC
For Jean Deupree, Ph.D., it’s time to slow down a bit. That’s why on Friday, Dr. Deupree, professor of pharmacology and experimental neuroscience, will retire after 34 years as a teacher and researcher at UNMC.
Jan 4, 2007
UNMC making in roads in early childhood development
Early childhood development is an important issue for Nebraskans as evidenced by the recent passage of Amendment 5, a ballot item calling for more money to be directed toward early childhood development in the state. Increasing its contribution to early childhood development in the state of Nebraska is a focus point in the 2006-2009 UNMC strategic plan and progress is being made in that effort, said Cynthia Ellis, M.D., director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Department of Developmental Medicine.
Jan 4, 2007
Site visit for reaccreditation is imminent
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools will send seven site visit consultant-evaluators to UNMC Jan. 8-10 to tour the medical center and meet with campus leaders.
Jan 3, 2007
Today last day to RSVP for Durham museum event
Students and employees of UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center have until noon today to RSVP for Thursday’s “Durham Western Heritage Museum Time Traveler Employee Night.”
Jan 3, 2007
Tuesday deemed day of mourning; UNMC offices will be closed
UNMC offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 2 in observance of a national day of mourning for former President Gerald R. Ford. Tuesday will be considered a day of (paid) administrative leave for all leave-eligible employees.
Dec 29, 2006
Taco shop owner wins Spirit of Midtown Award
The first Spirit of Midtown award was presented to Brad Bogard, owner of California Tacos & More, over the lunch hour on Dec. 11.
Dec 29, 2006
Hospital expands car safety seat screening program
Car safety seats are meant to keep children safe given that the car seat fits the child and it is used correctly each and every car ride. However, near term infants may be at risk for potential respiratory difficulties when placed in a semi-upright position in a car safety seat. The Nebraska Medical Center is the first hospital in Omaha to expand its car safety seat screening program to all near term infants.
Dec 28, 2006
Study results may explain some diabetic effects on the brain
A UNMC research team has found a potential explanation for some of the effects of diabetes on the central nervous system. The discovery, which is reported in the Oct. 18 edition of Brain Research, could potentially explain the adverse affects of diabetes on parts of the brain that regulate bodily functions and sometimes, learning and memory.
Dec 28, 2006
Employees to receive CD celebrating UNMC accomplishments
UNMC employees soon will receive a personal CD of the self-study report for reaccreditation. The CDs, titled “Building A World-Renowned Health Science Center,” are being sent to all employee mailboxes through campus mail.
Dec 27, 2006