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UNMC/KETV NewsWatch 7 segments begin airing tonight

The first “Health Watch Asks, UNMC Answers” segments will air tonight on KETV Channel 7 during the 6 p.m. broadcast.

Mar 13, 2009

Meet UNMC New Investigator Larisa Poluektova, M.D., Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Larisa Poluektova, M.D., Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests.

Mar 12, 2009

World Glaucoma Day focuses on saving sight with screening

UNMC ophthalmologist Sushma Rai, M.D., is an advocate for early screening for glaucoma — an irreversible eye disease that affects sight.

Mar 12, 2009

Lookin’ at U – Matt Bowen

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 Matt Bowen, supply control clerk in facilities, management and planning.

Mar 12, 2009

UNMC launches weekly TV segments on KETV NewsWatch 7

When it comes to something really important, such as one’s health, most people want to hear from the experts. Providing up-to-the-minute, valuable information on a variety of health topics is the foundation of a new partnership between UNMC and Omaha television station, KETV NewsWatch 7.

Mar 12, 2009

Nursing college hosts Japanese nursing faculty visit

When Yumi Saito, Ph.D. and Hiromi Sakuda, Ph.D., of the Kyoto University in south central Japan wanted to learn more about research in their area of expertise, they sought out a faculty member at the UNMC College of Nursing.

Mar 11, 2009

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Michael Brattain, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Michael Brattain, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.

Mar 11, 2009

The MEG arrives at the medical center

The most powerful and advanced tool for studying brain function is now available at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center.

Mar 11, 2009

Wellness Wednesday – Opposite but not equal

An old children’s riddle goes something like this, “What weighs more … five pounds of feathers or five pounds of rocks?” Of course, this easily fools 5-year-olds and feeble-minded newsletter editors, as five pounds are five pounds — be they feathers or rocks. But it also leads to another question, which packs more punch?

Mar 11, 2009

Nominate excellent co-workers for the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’

Got an excellent co-worker? Nominate him or her for the monthly Chancellor’s Silver U award.

Mar 10, 2009