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Houston physician named new surgery chairman

David W. Mercer, M.D., a Houston surgeon with Midwest ties, has been named chairman of the UNMC Department of Surgery.

May 18, 2009

Doxycycline treatment for gum disease the focus of CTR seminar

Jeffrey Payne, D.D.S., will discuss how small doses of doxycycline help treat gum disease in postmenopausal women during today’s Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) Seminar in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.

May 18, 2009

Pediatric dental residents treat Panhandle patients

Eight UNMC pediatric dental residents provided comprehensive treatment for children of all ages in Gering, Neb., earlier this month.

May 18, 2009

Lymphoma survivor uses golf tourney to thank UNMC

Ray McDonald owes his life to UNMC. And he’s doing his best to show his appreciation.

May 15, 2009

Discount ‘Gypsy’ tickets available to employees May 21, 27

Discount tickets to the Omaha Community Playhouse’s May 28 special performance of “Gypsy” will be available in the coming weeks in front of the Nebraska Cafe.

May 15, 2009

Treating gum disease with doxycycline focus of CTR seminar

A UNMC clinical trial that showed how small doses of doxycycline help treat gum disease in postmenopausal women will be the focus of the monthly Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) Seminar on Monday.

May 15, 2009

McIntosh gift to benefit Norfolk nursing division

NORFOLK — Eleanor McIntosh wanted to be a nurse. But love, marriage and five children changed the plans she had as a very young girl from Pilger. Now a gift from J. Paul and Eleanor McIntosh of Norfolk will help nursing students for generations to come.

May 15, 2009

Latest edition of UNMC Discover now online

For some, UNMC’s newest research facility, the Durham Research Center II, is a source of pride. But for many more people, it is a symbol of hope, progress and cures.

May 15, 2009

Dr. Singh to present first Lincoln Science Cafe tonight

The first Lincoln Science Cafe will be held tonight and will feature a discussion with UNMC neurologist Sanjay Singh, M.D., about how the brain functions.

May 14, 2009

Lookin’ at U – Greg Higgins

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Greg Higgins, campus security corporal.

May 14, 2009