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A decade of serving south Omaha
The needs vary. Housing, health care, services for the elderly and youth activities are just some of the programs designed by the South Omaha Community Care Council (SOCCC) to benefit the south Omaha community.
Apr 7, 2009
Dr. Gollan: ‘The world waits’ for Dr. Dunman’s MRSA vaccine
You could say College of Medicine Dean John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., was impressed after he listened to a presentation by Paul Dunman, Ph.D., at last week’s Gilmore Award presentation.
Apr 7, 2009
Public Health Week story 2 — Increasing coverage/access
Although most Americans have some type of health insurance coverage, usually employer-sponsored, the most recent government statistics (2007) show 46 million people, including 9 million children are uninsured in the United States.
Apr 7, 2009
Five UNMC medical students start rotations in Shanghai
Five fourth-year UNMC students started one month rotations at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTUSM) on Monday.
Apr 7, 2009
Service awards dinner invitations coming this week
On April 10, all office-service, managerial-professional and administrative employees (non faculty) who have a length of service in 5-years increments (5, 10, 15, etc.) will receive an invitation via mail to the UNMC Service Awards Dinner.
Apr 6, 2009
Despite many advances in health care, the nation’s health falls far short of its potential.
Apr 6, 2009
Remove the interim tag — Dr. Leibowitz named MMI Director
The search committee tasked to fill the shoes of Bruce Buehler, M.D., had a difficult job to do. The former director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute who stepped down in 2007 left quite a legacy. After a far and wide search of viable candidates, the committee found the best person for the position was already at MMI — J. Michael Leibowitz, Ph.D.
Apr 6, 2009
Campuswide tornado drills set for Wednesday
UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center will participate in statewide “Severe Weather Week,” which will include test tornado warnings on Wednesday.
Apr 6, 2009
Dr. Rennard receives universitywide research award
LINCOLN — Stephen Rennard, M.D., Larson Professor of Internal Medicine, has received the University of Nebraska Outstanding Research and Creative Activity Award (ORCA).
Apr 6, 2009
Open house for west Omaha cancer center set for Saturday
In celebration of the opening of a new cancer center in west Omaha. UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, will host an open house at the new facility on Saturday.
Apr 3, 2009