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Med center earns blue distinction for spine surgery, knee and hip replacement

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska has designated UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.

Mar 1, 2010

Plea for used eyeglasses for Haiti sees big community response

When Magda Peck, Sc.D., went to pick up her eyeglasses recently at the UNMC Physicians’ Optical Center on campus, she talked about how nice it would be if people could donate their old eyeglasses to be sent to Haiti.

Mar 1, 2010

Dr. Kratochvil has history with clinical research

Christopher Kratochvil, M.D., has conducted clinical trials for the past 10 years and he’s loved it.

Feb 26, 2010

‘Caps for Cancer’ set for tonight’s UNO hockey Game

It’s one of the few times of the year when UNO hockey fans are invited to throw things onto the ice at the Qwest Center Omaha. And it’s for a good cause.

Feb 26, 2010

UNMC Off the Clock – Maggie Menard seeks Mrs. Nebraska crown

Maggie Menard is a business associate in the department of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. She also is Mrs. Douglas County and on May 22, she will compete in the Mrs. Nebraska Pageant.

Feb 26, 2010

Think Green – Environmental awareness fair set for April 22

The UNMC Campus Sustainability Team will host the “Think Green – Do The Right Thing Awareness Fair” on Thursday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.

Feb 26, 2010

LEAD fellows visit UNMC

Fellows from the Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) program stopped by UNMC on Feb. 19-20, to learn more about the medical center’s programs, outreach and educational efforts.

Feb 26, 2010

March 27 event to showcase allied health professions

Prospective college students and advisers are invited to UNMC on Saturday, March 27 to get an insider’s view of the career options within the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP).

Feb 25, 2010

Printing services wins five awards, featured in magazine

UNMC Printing Service won five awards last month in the 2010 Heartland Print Gallery.

Feb 25, 2010

The Women’s Museum executive to present March 4 event

Lyn Scott, chief operating officer of The Women’s Museum in Dallas, will share her thoughts on significant milestones in women’s history during a campus presentation on Thursday, March 4.

Feb 25, 2010