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UNMC researchers receive NIH grant to study heart failure
A team of cardiovascular scientists at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has received a five-year grant totaling more than $10.6 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the mechanism for cardiovascular deterioration in heart failure. This is a renewal of a previous five-year grant.
Dec 9, 2004
UNMC Maternal Care Program receives baby kits
Chris Andersen, 16, is on the threshold of achieving scouting’s highest honor – Eagle Scout – thanks to the completion of his unique Eagle Scout project – the Infant Care Project. The Infant Care Project resulted in 52 new baby kits that will be distributed to needy mothers served by UNMC’s Maternal Care Program, a division of the department of obstetrics and gynecology.
Dec 9, 2004
Children’s Oncology Group taps UNMC chairman
On Dec. 1, James Anderson, Ph.D., chairman of the UNMC Department of Preventive and Societal Medicine, accepted an appointment as group statistician and director of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) Statistics and Data Center. As director, Dr. Anderson will manage and coordinate the operation of the Statistics and Data Center, which has offices in Omaha, California and Florida.
Dec 9, 2004
Gingerbread home to raise money for MMI
Gingerbread homes have long been a holiday tradition. But now, thanks to an Omaha hotel, the Munroe-Meyer Institute will receive some much needed funding for its adult recreation program through the auction of a special gingerbread home.
Dec 8, 2004
Children care for mothers with breast cancer
Tina Spencer, manager of UNMC’s Parking & Cashiering Services, and John Russell, assistant vice chancellor for Business and Finance and executive director of Human Resources at UNMC, share their eldercare experiences. This is the last in a series of features highlighting UNMC employees who are involved in eldercare issues. All employees are invited to the Eppley Science Hall today to learn more about accessing eldercare services and information.
Dec 7, 2004
Potter’s House selected as 2005 designer showhouse
Over the next several months, the Potter’s House will be transformed into a designer’s showcase. On Monday, the historic residence at 428 S. 38th St. was named the 2005 designer showhouse for the 30th annual Omaha Symphony Guild and American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) fundraiser.The UNMC-owned residence provides housing for transplant patients and their families.
Dec 7, 2004
Eldercare – a personal story by Walter Brooks
Walter Brooks of UNMC’s Public Affairs has been involved with eldercare since 1977. Today, he shares his personal story. This is the third in a series of features highlighting UNMC employees who are involved in eldercare issues. On Dec. 7, all employees are invited to the Eppley Science Hall to learn more about accessing eldercare services and information.
Dec 6, 2004
Paralympic athletes share bond with physicians, staff
In October, James Neff, M.D., professor of orthopedic surgery, got to do something he had never done before – hold a real Olympic medal in his hands. It was the bronze medal patient Lora Webster had earned with the women’s sitting volleyball team at the 2004 Paralympics in Athens, Greece. In fact, Dr. Neff and Peter Coccia, M.D., professor, department of pediatrics hematology-oncology, share a total of three patients who competed at the Paralympics Games.
Dec 6, 2004
Eldercare is family affair for McQuade
Daniel McQuade doesn’t mind all the extra errands he does each month for his mother. “It’s not a burden,” said the ITS camera operator for UNMC. “It’s a privilege.” This is the second in a series of features highlighting UNMC employees who are involved in eldercare issues. On Dec. 7, all employees are invited to the Eppley Science Hall to learn more about accessing eldercare services and information.
Dec 3, 2004
Tickets still available for Night of a Thousand Stars on Dec. 4
Time is running out to buy tickets for the 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Stars,” which will take place Saturday, Dec. 4, at various sites across Nebraska. The event benefits the Nebraska AIDS Project.
Dec 2, 2004