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Open house at Bellevue Medical Center set for Saturday

The Bellevue Medical Center will host a public open house on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Apr 30, 2010

Dr. Rizzino begins work on new embryonic stem cell line

UNMC researcher Angie Rizzino, Ph.D., has obtained one of the first new human embryonic stem cell lines approved for use by the National Institutes of Health since President Obama ordered an update of the federal stem cell research guidelines in 2009.

Apr 30, 2010

Tours offered at VA medical center today as part of ‘Research Week’ activities

Community members are invited to learn about the Department of Veterans Affairs cutting-edge research program today during Research Day activities at the Omaha VA Medical Center.

Apr 30, 2010

Connie Yori to speak at annual retiree luncheon

Nebraska women’s basketball coach Connie Yori — the 2010 National Coach of the Year — will be the keynote speaker at the University of Nebraska’s annual retiree luncheon May 20.

Apr 29, 2010

Lookin at U – Josh Jessen

This week, we feature Josh Jessen, grants and contracts specialist for sponsored programs.

Apr 29, 2010

Remembering … Craig Saylan

Craig Saylan, a custodian at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, for 35 years, died Sunday after complications from heart surgery. He was 58.

Apr 29, 2010

Helping Nebraskans live longer, stronger

“Use it or lose it,” says Muriel Frank, M.D., a 90-year-old retired anesthesiologist, who does 100 push-ups a day — boy style.

Apr 29, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Mixed Berries win fruit and veggie tray

The Mixed Berries won the latest fruit and veggie tray of the UNMC’s “High 5 Fruit and Vegetable Program.”

Apr 28, 2010

American Indian conference yields collaboration, cultural understanding

As part of an effort to build and expand community relationships, UNMC’s Center for Reducing Health Disparities in the College of Public Health recently sponsored a regional conference to educate on and facilitate research with American Indian populations.

Apr 28, 2010

May 4 Omaha Science Cafe focused on secondhand exposure to meth

Secondhand exposure to methamphetamine and its effects is the topic of the next Science Cafe on Tuesday at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. in Omaha.

Apr 28, 2010

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