Newsroom
Lookin’ at U — Karla Contreras
This week, we feature Karla Contreras, bilingual clinic clerk in the College of Dentistry.
Nov 4, 2010
Time out with T.O. – Winning the battle against cancer
Like most of us, Condoleezza Rice, Ph.D., has been touched by cancer.
Nov 4, 2010
American Indian culture the focus of Nov. 11 Time Traveler’s event
UNMC employees are invited to join Kenneth Little Hawk, an American Indian storyteller, speaker, recording artist and actor for a presentation at UNMC on Thursday, Nov. 11 in recognition of November as Native American History Month.
Nov 4, 2010
UNMC Grants — Grants help UNMC expand its rural dental care
Driving two hours to see a dentist is not unusual for some people who live in rural parts of Nebraska.
Nov 4, 2010
Wellness Wednesday – A wellness page for Nebraska
The Omaha World-Herald has started a website — LiveWellNebraska.com — designed to bring readers news related to health and wellness issues that affect Nebraskans.
Nov 3, 2010
Discounts to symphony performances available to employees
UNMC employees can get 20 percent off tickets to the Omaha Symphony Pops Series performances thanks to UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center’s sponsorship of the concerts.
Nov 3, 2010
Health care and the Muslim woman the focus of Friday event
Provider bias and lack of knowledge about religion and culture present one of the biggest road blocks when it comes to good health care for Muslim women, about 3,000 of whom live in the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas. That’s the opinion of Naser Alsharif, Pharm.D., Ph.D., who will discuss such issues Friday at UNMC.
Nov 3, 2010
Gina Behr, a nurse practitioner in the division of transplant, died Oct. 16 from a chronic illness. She was 40.
Nov 3, 2010
Free flu shots for employees today
UNMC employees can get flu shots today from 1 to 3 p.m. in Private Dining Room B. Access the flu shot consent form.
Nov 2, 2010
UNMC in China – New agreement, student forum highlight recent China activity
A new agreement between Tongji University and UNMC that will enhance medical education and research at both institutions was the highlight of a recent trip to China by UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and other medical center leaders.
Nov 2, 2010