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Patient’s ‘last hope’ email turns to life without seizures

“I will not waste my time switching doctors again, because I have already done that too many times. I guess this is my last cry for help.” That’s how Maggie Cannon ended a long email to Deepak Madhavan, M.D.

Oct 24, 2012

Wellness Wednesday – Flu shot clinics start this week

A series of free flu shot clinics for employees gets underway this week.

Oct 24, 2012

Public health grants awarded

The College of Public Health bestows grants to several its own programs and projects.

Oct 24, 2012

Yanneys receive Spirit of Nebraska Award

Two longtime supporters of UNMC – Gail and Mike Yanney – recently received the Margre and Chuck Durham Spirit of Nebraska Award.

Oct 24, 2012

Douglas County commissioners approve $5 million in funding for Cancer Center

The Douglas County board Tuesday voted 6-1 to approve an interlocal agreement that will provide $5 million over the next 10 years to help fund the UNMC Cancer Center Project.

Oct 24, 2012

Nebraska AHECs receive renewed grant funding

UNMC has received a five-year grant to continue Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) around the state.

Oct 23, 2012

TIAA-CREF session aims to assist women with financial planning

TIAA-CREF will host a Financial Essentials Workshop titled “She’s Got It: A Woman’s Guide to Saving and Investing” at UNMC on Nov. 1

Oct 23, 2012

Center for Reducing Health Disparities names new director

Learn about Dejun Su, Ph.D., the new director of the UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities in the College of Public Health.

Oct 23, 2012

LiveGreen Scene returns, focused on the ‘reEnergize Program’

LiveGreen Scene returns to campus, focused on a city incentive program for homeowners. A limited number of free lunches are available.

Oct 23, 2012

New heart, new kidney, new life

Mike Willet had always been active. The avid outdoorsman had hunted all around the country, as well as in his own backyard. … But it was one morning in early 2011 that would shift Willet’s focus from his love for hunting to a fight for life.

Oct 22, 2012