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Snapshot — School teaches children to play with their food

As they do every Wednesday at 3 p.m., a group of 3- and 4-year-olds assembles in the occupational therapy department at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

May 5, 2010

UNMC Board of Counselors welcomes new members

The UNMC Board of Counselors elected new officers for 2010 during its annual board meeting on April 26.

May 5, 2010

Research Notes — Study links Parkinson’s disease with skin cancer melanoma

A recent study published in the Archives of Neurology Journal has revealed a link between the skin cancer melanoma and Parkinson’s disease.

May 4, 2010

Updated item about new Verizon perks

Updated information about perks that come along with the new contract between UNMC and Verizon.

May 4, 2010

Fire suppression system work to periodically close cafes

Over the next several months, Storz Pavilion, Clarkson Cafe and Nebraska Cafe will undergo renovations to the fire suppression systems in the food preparation areas.

May 4, 2010

Regenerative medicine director search has internal focus

The search for a leader of the new UNMC Program in Regenerative Medicine will continue with a focus upon the medical center’s research community.

May 4, 2010

3,000 attend Bellevue Medical Center open house

Officials from the Bellevue Medical Center, The Nebraska Medical Center and other local organizations cut the ribbons on Bellevue’s new hospital during an open house on Saturday. Nearly 3,000 people attended the open house.

May 4, 2010

Olson Center to host several Women’s Health Week Events

The Olson Center for Women’s Health will celebrate National Women’s Health Week on May 10-14 with several events.

May 3, 2010

Gratitude for special gifts

Last month, first-year students from the College of Medicine and the School of Allied Health Professions conducted UNMC’s annual anatomical gift ceremony.

May 3, 2010

UNMC partners with Harvard to study women of color in academic medicine

The UNMC College of Medicine is one of 12 institutions to partner with Harvard University in a four-year study to determine factors that influence the medical careers of women of color.

May 3, 2010