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The Black Family Health and Wellness Association’s annual health fair has evolved into one of the best attended community health fairs in Nebraska.

Mar 29, 2006

UNMC scientists, staff form new scientific journal

Neuroimmune pharmacology is a rapidly growing scientific field, and a new journal spearheaded by UNMC’s Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience is at the field’s forefront. The “Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology” was first published last month.

Mar 29, 2006

Microbiologist weighs in on reusing water bottles

UNMC microbiologist Pete Iwen, Ph.D., works daily with bacteria and viruses and is an expert in public health and disease prevention. Find out what he says about reusing plastic water bottles.

Mar 28, 2006

Employees honored for bioterrorism education work

UNMC employees Josh Rowland and Tony Sambol recently were honored on behalf of the Nebraska Hazardous Materials Association for their work in helping first responders.

Mar 28, 2006

Mother’s loss gives voice to patient safety

Health care professionals are human. And humans make mistakes. Sorrel King was tragically reminded of that when her 18-month-old daughter Josie died of medical errors at a respected East Coast hospital.

Mar 27, 2006

SPECT technology available to researchers

As medical imaging continues to grow, UNMC is dusting off an underutilized piece of equipment that sits on the third floor of Swanson Hall. The Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) allows researchers to visualize functional information about a subject’s specific organ or body system.

Mar 24, 2006

Groundbreaking ceremony for Sorrell Center April 4

UNMC will recognize the generous spirit of its supporters and alumni with a formal groundbreaking ceremony for the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education on April 4.

Mar 23, 2006

Campus surveys bolster accreditation report

Thanks to an overwhelming response, UNMC faculty, staff and students are strengthening UNMC’s comprehensive self-study for accreditation. Results from the online surveys – done last fall as part of UNMC’s comprehensive self-study for reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) – provide a glimpse into the perceptions faculty, staff and students have of UNMC’s strengths and opportunities.

Mar 22, 2006

Learn about avian flu at UNMC’s Mini-Medical School

Scientists across the world are racing the clock to develop a vaccine to combat a deadly strain of avian H5N1 influenza, or bird flu, which has the potential to trigger a global pandemic. On April 13 and 20, UNMC’s Mini-Medical School will provide Nebraskans an opportunity to learn the facts about avian flu and how to prepare.

Mar 21, 2006

SHARING Clinics annual fun run/walk set for April 15

The SHARING Clinics are sponsoring the second annual SHARING The Trail fun run/walk to support the costs of providing health care to Omaha’s underserved populations. SHARING the Trail will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, at the Chalco Hills Recreation Area, near 156th Street and Giles Road.

Mar 20, 2006