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Lookin’ at U – Lynette McKenny

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 Lynette McKenny, residency coordinator in the department of internal medicine.

Jan 29, 2009

UNMC testing two COPD treatments

She’s been smoking for more than 50 years, but now at 68 years of age, Pam Reed of Beatrice wants to quit.

Jan 29, 2009

Who wins — Cardinals or Steelers?

It’s Super Bowl time again and, like last year, we’re giving you, the UNMC Today reader, a chance to weigh in on Sunday’s game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jan 29, 2009

Health care reform series begins today

The campus community is invited to attend the first in a colloquia series on health care reform today from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Jan 29, 2009

UNMC researchers secure more than $15 million in defense funds

UNMC recently has secured more than $11 million in direct earmarked funds from the Department of Defense (DOD), plus about $4 million more in earmarks for collaboration projects to support research projects at the medical center for the fiscal year 2009.

Jan 28, 2009

Highly-trained MS specialist joins UNMC team

UNMC furthered its commitment to improve the care of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) recently with the hiring of the first fellowship-trained MS neurologist to practice in the state of Nebraska.

Jan 28, 2009

Witnessing history

In a sea of enthusiastic Americans, several UNMC faculty members watched the inauguration of President Barack Obama last week in Washington.

Jan 28, 2009

Wellness Wednesday – Information for new health insurance enrollees

Are you newly enrolled in the UNMC health insurance program as of Jan. 1? If so, you will need two cards.

Jan 28, 2009

Jewish chaplain ministers to patients of all faiths

When Yaakov Weiss completed his rabbinical ordination, he knew he wanted to find a way to use his training to help care for people. Rabbi Weiss is finding that voice as a chaplain resident at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.

Jan 28, 2009

Checking out the research

More than 80 people attended the ninth annual College of Medicine Research Fair earlier this month.

Jan 27, 2009