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Making quality sleep a priority for America’s children
Brett Kuhn, Ph.D., a psychologist and associate professor of pediatrics at UNMC, wasn’t surprised by a recent national study that found America’s children are sleeping less than experts recommend, while more than two-thirds experience frequent sleep problems.
Apr 1, 2004
UNMC pursues new affiliation, hosts St. Paul’s College contingent
In another step toward enhancing the diversity of its student body and forging another link with the national African-American community, UNMC faculty members are hosting a two-day visit by executives from St. Paul’s College, a historically black college in Lawrenceville, Va.
Apr 1, 2004
Dr. Wengel named interim chairman of psychiatry
Steven Wengel, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry, has been named interim chairman of psychiatry, effective April 1.
Mar 31, 2004
UNMC faculty contribute to medical textbook
Five UNMC faculty members were contributing authors to the “Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 22nd edition.” Click to view a photo of Tuesday’s book signing event.
Mar 31, 2004
Volunteer faculty honored for service
View highlights of the UNMC College of Medicine Volunteer Faculty Awards program for the second half of 2003. The program recognizes outstanding volunteer faculty members for their contributions to the campus, classroom and clinical settings.
Mar 30, 2004
Nursing alum reflects on deployment to Iraq
Capt. Jeff Schrader will never forget the soldier who risked his own life to save the life of an Iraqi girl and fellow Americans. The soldier was one of many unsung heroes Schrader, a1994 graduate of the UNMC College of Nursing, cared for last year during his seven months in Iraq as an Army nurse anesthetist.
Mar 29, 2004
Undergraduates enjoy Scholars Day
UNMC hosted 61 students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during its third annual Scholars Day on March 19.
Mar 26, 2004
Gene therapy being used in cystic fibrosis study
UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, have been selected as one of 12 sites participating in a study using gene therapy techniques to treat cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States.
Mar 26, 2004
Sick Call to treat employee’s minor ailments
Effective Monday, March 29, regular UNMC employees will be eligible for Sick Call at Employee Health at The Nebraska Medical Center. Sick Call is a service that allows an employee to be seen by a healthcare provider at Employee Health and to receive a prescription or treatment as required.
Mar 26, 2004
UNMC cardiologist leads Heart Association’s Heartland Affiliate
Cardiologist John Windle, M.D., says serving as president of the Heartland Affiliate of the American Heart Association is professionally and personally fulfilling. He was appointed to the position last year and will serve as president through 2005.
Mar 25, 2004