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UNMC receives grant to improve community health
The Association of Academic Health Centers, through its American Network of Health Promoting Universities, has announced awards of $20,000 to four of its member institutions, including UNMC, for planning grants to convene community stakeholders to improve the health of local communities. The grant recipients, selected by an external review committee, also include Duke University Health System, New York Medical College and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Jun 20, 2003
UNMC to highlight new form of creatine at biotechnology convention
In the scientific community, the invention of Gatorade in 1965 by a team of researchers at the University of Florida is a landmark event. By creating a drink that rapidly replaced lost fluids and helped prevent dehydration, the University of Florida opened the door to a windfall of royalties that brought millions of dollars back to the university.
Jun 20, 2003
UNMC-led international anti-malarial drug discovery effort progresses to next step
A UNMC-led team has developed several anti-malarial compounds in a new class of chemical structures that’s been called “spectacular” by the World Health Organization. The international drug discovery project has advanced from laboratory to technical and clinical development, said Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the UNMC College of Pharmacy and principal investigator of the grant.
Jun 19, 2003
‘Community Health Line’ radio program now available online
Archived editions of “Community Health Line,” a UNMC radio program which airs each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to noon on KIOS-FM (91.5), can now be heard via the Internet on UNMC’s News and Information site.
Jun 18, 2003
UNMC to highlight new form of creatine at biotechnology convention
This weekend, a contingent of Nebraskans will travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the largest biotechnology convention in the world in an effort to raise awareness for Omaha’s biotechnology programs.
Jun 18, 2003
UMA Baker Place Clinic open house draws nearly 1,000 visitors
Although the UMA Health Clinic at Baker Place, 5050 Ames Ave., has been a fixture in the neighborhood for years, there were many people living in the surrounding area who, until recently, didn’t know about its services or the work of the adjacent UNMC-sponsored North Omaha Community Care Council (NOCCC). This lack of awareness was challenged in a big way on May 31, when almost 1,000 people participated in an open house at the clinic and NOCCC offices.
Jun 17, 2003
College of Nursing awards teaching, research, service awards
The UNMC College of Nursing recently acknowledged faculty excellence in teaching, research and service during its annual faculty/staff retreat. The award recipients in those three areas were Sharon Holyoke, Julia Houfek, Ph.D., and Kate Fiandt, D.N.Sc.
Jun 16, 2003
UNL educator on gay and lesbian issues to speak on campus June 24
NHS/UNMC faculty, students and staff are invited to a special presentation, titled “Rainbow at UNMC: Lessons in Gay and Lesbian Issues.” The one-hour program will begin at noon on Tuesday, June 24, at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Guest speaker will be D. Moritz, assistant director for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Programs and Services at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jun 13, 2003
UNMC/Creighton Joint Neurology Residency Program holds annual awards ceremony
Neurologists and neurosurgeons from the community and members of UNMC’s department of neurological sciences and Creighton University Medical Center’s department of neurology gathered at The Champions Club June 5 for the UNMC/CU Joint Neurology Residency Program’s second annual graduation and educational evening.
Jun 13, 2003
HIPAA celebrated on campus
NHS, UNMC and UMA employees were treated to ice cream sandwiches Thursday during a celebration to recognize 12,500 employees who participated in HIPAA training.
Jun 13, 2003