Newsroom

Spots remain for Tuesday’s blood drive

Openings remain for those who want to give during Tuesday’s UNMC blood drive.

Dec 27, 2010

Lookin’ at U – Kathy Burke

This week, we feature Kathy Burke, research associate in physical therapy education in the School of Allied Health Professions.

Dec 23, 2010

Holiday campus closing information

UNMC will be closed Friday and on Friday, Dec. 31 in recognition of the Christmas and New Years Day holidays, which both fall on Saturday this holiday season.

Dec 23, 2010

City council approves permanent closing of 40th Street

The Omaha City Council on Tuesday approved the closure of 40th Street between Dewey and Emile streets on the UNMC campus.

Dec 22, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Some gift ideas for the fitness buff

Linking up with gift ideas for the fitness enthusiasts in your life.

Dec 22, 2010

Dr. Fayad: ‘Time is right’ to step down as neurological sciences chair

After nearly 10 years as chairman of the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, Pierre Fayad, M.D., will step down at end of the year. Dan Murman, M.D., has been named interim chairman.

Dec 21, 2010

Research Notes — Linezolid best for hospital-acquired pneumonia? Maybe not

A study by a UNMC infectious disease specialist has determined that one of the most popular antibiotics used to treat hospital-acquired (nosocomial) pneumonia may not be the best choice.

Dec 21, 2010

Internal search underway for new vice chancellor for research

A committee led by Steven Hinrichs, M.D., chairman of the department of pathology and microbiology, will conduct an internal search for a new vice chancellor for research.

Dec 20, 2010

Winners of Spirit Week Photo Contest announced

Karol Warchola, a Munroe-Meyer Institute Social Services Associate, won the UNMC Spirit Week Photo Contest with a photo that tells the story of the vital care her daughter received at UNMC.

Dec 20, 2010

Donors still needed for Dec. 28 campus blood drive

The Dec. 28 UNMC blood drive has been extended by one hour to help the campus reach its new goal of collecting 42 units of blood.

Dec 20, 2010