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$600,000 grant awarded to MMI and UNO researchers
When infants sit up for the first time, they reach a developmental milestone that can give them a whole new perspective of the world. But for babies with cerebral palsy, achieving that accomplishment isn’t easy.
Nov 13, 2008
Vendor fair proceeds to benefit heart association
UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center will host a Holiday Vendor Fair today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.
Nov 13, 2008
Wellness Wednesday – Shining the light on wellness
Fifteen local professionals, including UNMC’s Lori Clapper, received the Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) William M. Kizer ‘Light of Wellness’ Award at banquet last Thursday night at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens.
Nov 12, 2008
Dr. Zetterman receives ACG’s top national award
Rowen Zetterman, M.D., professor of internal medicine and the associate dean for veterans affairs at UNMC, has received the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) highest award.
Nov 12, 2008
Funeral services for UNMC researcher set for today
Funeral services for Shawn Jessen will be held today at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in South Sioux City, Neb., at 10 a.m. Jessen — a research technician in the Eppley Institute — died Friday at his home from complications related to diabetes. He was 28.
Nov 12, 2008
Durham Museum offers workshop on preservation
Why can’t you touch things in a museum? Why do many museums not have windows? Why are museum galleries always cold? Why can’t you eat in museum galleries? If you’ve ever had these, and many other questions, then the Durham Museum has a workshop just for you.
Nov 12, 2008
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Eugenia Raichlin, M.D.
Eugenia Raichlin, M.D., assistant professor in the section of cardiology, is one of the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Nov 12, 2008
Public health leadership institute announces new scholars
The Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute kicked off its fourth class of Scholars in September. The class includes 13 Nebraskans and seven Iowans.
Nov 11, 2008
Cattlemen’s Ball receives Durham Spirit of Nebraska Award
For its continuing support of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska received the Marge and Chuck Durham Spirit of Nebraska Award during the recent Ambassador of Hope Gala in Omaha.
Nov 11, 2008
Orders for life sustaining treatment the focus of UNO program
Health professionals from Columbus will present on the POLST: Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment on Saturday at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).
Nov 11, 2008