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Memberships to Omaha Press Club available for $60
The Omaha Press Club is offering individual memberships to employees at UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians at the low annual rate of $60 per person.
May 10, 2007
Pharmacy robot in use at The Nebraska Medical Center
The newest employee in the newly remodeled inpatient pharmacy at The Nebraska Medical Center is drawing a lot of attention. This worker stands 8 feet tall, spans a width of 36 feet and holds the key to reducing medication errors and increasing patient safety and pharmacy productivity — giving pharmacists more time to spend consulting with physicians and nurses about patient care and medication safety.
May 10, 2007
Dr. Cowley named pharmacy preceptor of the year
When fourth-year UNMC pharmacy students get assigned to preceptor Jennifer Cowley, Pharm.D., they better be ready to work.
May 10, 2007
Clute closer to fulfilling nursing dream
Dorothea Clute is one giant leap closer to her dream. On May 5, she graduated from UNMC a master of science in nursing degree.
May 10, 2007
Hospital seeking to become leader in quality transparency
To be active partners in their care, potential patients need information to make wise health care decisions. Available information must be current and written in a language that is understandable to the average person. To assist in this process, The Nebraska Medical Center will soon rollout a public Web site that will allow the organization to elaborate on our data … that will give potential patients a better idea of the quality of care provided at the medical center.
May 9, 2007
College of Pharmacy Dean Clarence Ueda, Pharm.D., Ph.D., leads the college’s class of 2007 through the pharmacist’s oath at Friday’s convocation. Friday marked the final time Dr. Ueda will lead students through their oath as he is stepping down as dean in July after serving in the position for more than 20 years.
May 9, 2007
The School of Allied Health Professions last week honored three individuals and one program for their broad impact in teaching, research and service.
May 9, 2007
Time remains to RSVP for Durham museum lecture
There’s still time to RSVP for Thursday’s lecture with Leo Smith, executive director of the Durham Western Heritage Museum.
May 9, 2007
Free workshop on lymphoma May 19
UNMC will host a free, half-day workshop on lymphoma on Saturday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. central time. The public is invited to attend the event at the UNMC Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater in Omaha, or watch the program live via the Internet.
May 8, 2007
Three nurses recognized for ‘extraordinary care’
Recognized for outstanding patient care, leadership, teamwork and commitment, three remarkable nurses were honored with awards at the “Nurse Appreciation and Awards Ceremony” at The Nebraska Medical Center on Monday.
May 8, 2007