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UNMC eye institute to transform vision care in Nebraska
An eye institute that will revolutionize vision care in the region will be built at UNMC through a major gift from a legendary Omaha ophthalmologist.
Oct 21, 2009
Dr. Truhlsen … in his own words
Stanley Truhlsen, M.D., who recently made a gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation that will allow UNMC to construct a state-of-the-art eye institute on campus, reflects on ophthalmology advances, the need for such an eye institute at UNMC and the importance of giving back.
Oct 21, 2009
UNMC nears United Way goal as campaign winds down
With three days left in the annual United Way drive, UNMC has raised $126,251 — which is 87 percent of its goal of $143,094.
Oct 21, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Help your friend kick the habit
In the wake of UNMC’s recent move to a Tobacco Free Campus, UNMC Today published several stories designed to help people kick the tobacco habit.
Oct 21, 2009
UNMC Soundbite – Meet the Department of Public Relations
A successful academic health science center is composed of a variety of departments and units. Now, UNMC Today will highlight these areas in a new feature, the UNMC Soundbite.
Oct 20, 2009
Live United ’09 – American Red Cross provides accute support
Robin Zagurski will never forget the night of June 11, 2008: the night of the Little Sioux tornado, the night four boy scouts were killed.
Oct 20, 2009
Spotlight on new faculty — Meet Howard Liu, M.D.
Howard Liu, M.D., instructor in the division of child and adolescent psychiatry and associate clerkship director for the department of psychiatry, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Oct 20, 2009
A ceremony featuring Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy and Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle was the highlight of a week full of student activities held in recognition of National Pharmacy Week.
Oct 20, 2009
Catheterization course benefits from Sorrell Center technology
As he teaches the latest procedures and technology in the catheterization lab, Ed O’Leary, M.D., typically lectures in a darkened room with limited space as participants stand around him and ask questions. Recently, Dr. O’Leary lectured for the first time in a spacious, high-tech classroom in the Sorrell Center.
Oct 20, 2009
Maurers, Yanneys to co-sponsor free Nov. 16 concert for employees, students
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, will join Michael and Dr. Gail Walling Yanney in the presentation of a free concert for UNMC employees and students at the Joslyn Art Museum on Nov. 16.
Oct 19, 2009