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Midtown clinic to honor Dr. Armitage today

The campus community is invited to the UNMC Physicians Midtown Clinic at 139 S. 40th St., at 4:30 p.m. to attend a dedication ceremony for a conference room named for legendary UNMC professor James Armitage, M.D.

Jun 23, 2011

Time out with T.O. – The Renaissance man

It may have been the greatest two-for-one deal in UNMC history. The primary recruit — Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc. — would be the new dean of the UNMC College of Nursing. The secondary recruit — her husband, John Benson, M.D. — was an icon in internal medicine.

Jun 22, 2011

Firepot incidents spark calls for caution

A recent spate of injuries related to the use of ceramic firepots that use gel fuel have urged safety officials to issue pleas of caution for those who use the outdoor lamps.

Jun 22, 2011

Cafeteria BBQ cookoff for tornado relief

Six teams composed of culinary staff at The Nebraska Medical Center will compete for the title of “Best BBQ Sauce” today but the real winner will be the people served by the American Red Cross’ disaster relief fund.

Jun 22, 2011

Wellness Wednesday — Registration opens for Big Splash

The Big Splash, a recreational and competitive swimming fundraiser that has raised more than $50,000 for children and adults with disabilities, returns to Omaha on Saturday, Aug. 27.

Jun 22, 2011

Discounted tickets available for Guys and Dolls final weekend

UNMC employees and students can get discounted rates for adults ($29) and students ($18) for the closing weekend of “Guys and Dolls” at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

Jun 22, 2011

Dr. Cuddigan named acting nursing dean

Janet Cuddigan, Ph.D., has been named acting dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing effective July 1.

Jun 21, 2011

Nominate excellent co-workers for the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’

Got an excellent co-worker? Nominate him or her for the monthly Chancellor’s Silver U award.

Jun 21, 2011

Growing clinical research – Want to participate in a clinical trial?

Would you or someone you know like to participate in a clinical trial? Check out UNMC’s new Clinical Trials Database, which lists descriptions and requirements of nearly 150 trials currently underway at the medical center.

Jun 21, 2011

Paulette Davidson named interim CEO of Bellevue Medical Center

Paulette Davidson has been named interim chief executive officer of Bellevue Medical Center by the hospital’s board of directors.

Jun 21, 2011