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UNMC family sees benefits of United Way campaign
Until three years ago, UNMC’s Bonnie and Ed Tompkins didn’t direct their funds to a specific United Way agency. But, that changed when their 9-year-old grandson, Derek Caster, was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.
Oct 12, 2004
Nursing faculty present research findings
UNMC College of Nursing faculty recently attended the National Congress on the State of the Science in Nursing Research in Washington, D.C. The Congress provides a forum to explore emerging scientific discoveries related to nursing practice.
Oct 11, 2004
UNMC kicks off United Way campaign
For 81 years, United Way of the Midlands has been changing lives in Douglas and Sarpy counties in Nebraska and Pottawattamie County in Iowa. Today, the UNMC community is encouraged to help with that effort as the campus kicks off its 2004 United Way campaign with a goal of $120,000, a 4 percent increase over last year’s overall donation of $116,000.
Oct 11, 2004
UNMC hosts national cancer symposium
The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center Thursday hosted the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) symposium on “Colon, Rectal and Anal Cancers.”
Oct 8, 2004
Nursing students to participate in induction ceremonies
The UNMC College of Nursing will hold induction ceremonies Sunday at 2 p.m. (CDT) to recognize 131 new nursing students as they commit to academic integrity and begin assimilating the values and behaviors of the professional nurse.
Oct 8, 2004
Art exhibit shows healing power of dogs
The UNMC College of Nursing Lincoln Division invites the public to a free Paws Up! art exhibit “For The Love of Dogs” that includes 25 colorful drawings of dogs by children.
Oct 8, 2004
Tour of Hope cyclists promote cancer clinical trials
Sharing a passion for cancer research, five cyclists ride into the darkness, guided by the light of hope. In all, 20 cyclists – cancer survivors, physicians, nurses, caregivers, researchers and loved ones – are relaying 3,500 miles, round-the-clock as part of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope, an eight-day journey across America to invigorate the public about the importance of cancer research.
Oct 7, 2004
Update on influenza vaccine distribution
The Department of Health and Human Services’ recent news release indicates that 46-48 million doses of influenza vaccine designated for the United States will not be released from Chiron. Find out what this means for The Nebraska Medical Center.
Oct 7, 2004
Dr. Fayad co-authors study in prestigious journal
The final results of the first randomized study of protected stenting for the carotid artery in patients at high-risk for standard surgery are being published in today’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
Oct 7, 2004
Physician assistants honored nationally
UNMC’s Physician Assistant class of 2006 will set up an information booth about the profession today from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. outside the Nebraska Cafe and at Clarkson Tower. Today is the beginning of National PA week, which runs through Oct. 12.
Oct 6, 2004