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Nebraskans on waiting list for federal HIV drug support
Nebraska has joined Montana and Indiana as states that have placed patients on waiting lists for federal aid to pay for HIV/AIDS drugs.
Jan 21, 2009
Student Senate skates into 2009
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., used to skate while living in Richmond, Va., but hasn’t owned a pair of ice skates for years. That changed Thursday afternoon.
Jan 21, 2009
ITS classes resume in February
ITS classes will resume next month and will be held in 8011 Wittson Hall on the eighth floor of the McGoogan Library.
Jan 21, 2009
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Sheritta Ann Strong, M.D.
Sheritta Ann Strong, M.D., instructor in the adult psychiatry division, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jan 21, 2009
Has Dr. King’s dream been realized? Not completely
When Janice Gilmore learned that Barack Obama planned to run for president, she and her husband, Alvin, thought to themselves, “Yeah, right.”
Jan 20, 2009
Trauma center receives important state designation
The Omaha Trauma System consists of the two academic medical centers in Omaha — UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, and Creighton University Medical Center — along with Life Net helicopter. Together, these entities combine to treat critically injured patients from around the metro. For the first time ever, the state of Nebraska has designated both hospitals as Comprehensive Trauma Centers, its highest designation.
Jan 20, 2009
Recycle those old mobile phones
UNMC employees who wish to recycle old personal cellular telephones can do so on campus.
Jan 20, 2009
Latest Silver ‘U’ recipients announced
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Jan 20, 2009
Dr. Maurer to be inducted into Omaha Business Hall of Fame
Already the recipient of an international Lifetime Achievement Award in cancer research, the region’s Midlander of the Year honor, the King of Ak-Sar-Ben crown and many other commendations over his illustrious career, UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., in April will add another title to his resume: member of the Omaha Business Hall of Fame.
Jan 20, 2009
Buy nine hot beverages, get the 10th free
Students, faculty and staff who buy nine hot beverages at the Sorrell Center convenience store can get their 10th one free.
Jan 19, 2009