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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

West Nebraska Division nursing students honored

The UNMC College of Nursing Pioneer Chapter Student Nurses Association was recognized recently during the 57th annual Nebraska State Student Nurses Association (NSSNA) convention. The chapter is associated with the UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff.

Mar 20, 2006

Students blog about spring break trips

Two second-year medical students participating in the Student Alliance for Global Health spring break trips are blogging about their experiences on UNMC’s Web site.

Mar 17, 2006

Employees invited to March 21 Durham Western Heritage event

Medical center employees are invited to “An Evening with the Smithsonian” on Tuesday, March 21, at the Durham Western Heritage Museum. The event features “Latin Jazz 101” presented by Dr. Ben Lapidus, a Smithsonian selected scholar.

Mar 17, 2006

Students unveil specialties, residencies at Match Day

James and John Clements are going their separate ways after 25 years. On Thursday, the twins and 117 of their classmates participated in the National Resident Matching Program, which reveals where graduating medical students will be spending the next three to five years of their life learning and doing their residency training.

Mar 17, 2006

Photos capture smiles, develop family treasures

Today marks the 10th annual Family Photo Night at The Nebraska Medical Center. The milestone will feature the most beautiful of smiles as pediatric patients and their families create a memory to be treasured forever.

Mar 16, 2006

Program matches abled, disabled sportsmen

Feeling trapped, Dave Burgess typed: “Disabled hunter needs assistance.” The near-instant replies turned around his life. Now, that’s what Burgess hopes to do for other outdoorsmen with disabilities.

Mar 15, 2006

Silver U recipients announced for March

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.

Mar 15, 2006