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Public Health Week — Story 1

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

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

Today is the last day to purchase discounted zoo memberships

UNMC employees and students have until the close of business today to purchase discounted memberships to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo for the 2009-2010 season.

Apr 3, 2009

Dr. Schmid on her time in the eye of a media whirlwind

Last fall, Kendra Schmid, Ph.D., was a quiet statistician in the UNMC College of Public Health who had done some research in how to determine a person’s facial attractiveness.

Apr 3, 2009

A schedule of UNMC/KETV News Watch 7 segments

A schedule of this weekend’s “Health Watch Asks, UNMC Answers” segments on KETV NewsWatch 7.

Apr 3, 2009

Spring clean your e-mail

Tidy up your closets, your yard and your e-mail!

Apr 3, 2009

Lookin’ at U – Michelle Parks

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 Michelle Parks, an office associate in the College of Pharmacy Dean’s Office.

Apr 2, 2009

UNMC’s Dr. Kendra Schmid to be featured Friday on Oprah

While working on grant proposals, Kendra Schmid, Ph.D., assistant professor of biostatistics in UNMC’s College of Public Health, got an unexpected call … from a producer at “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

Apr 2, 2009

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