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Distinguished lectureship examines education of tomorrow

Daniel Pesut, Ph.D., says society has moved from an information age to an age of searching and managing information.

Aug 28, 2008

Lookin’ at U – Peggy Cain

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 Peggy Cain, a photographer at the College of Dentistry in Lincoln.

Aug 28, 2008

Free courses to focus on disaster response

The Center for Biopreparedness Education, a joint endeavor between UNMC and Creighton University Medical Center, invites UNMC physicians, physician assistants and nurses to attend two free disaster preparedness courses.

Aug 28, 2008

World-class firsts highlight chancellor’s China trip

The establishment of a joint center between UNMC and the Chinese equivalent of the National Institutes of Health and the creation of the first joint M.D./Ph.D. program between a U.S. and Chinese university were among the highlights of a recent trip to China by UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D.

Aug 28, 2008

Workshop to focus on mental health/criminal justice

UNMC and the Creighton University Center for Health Policy and Ethics will hold a one-day workshop, titled “Mental Health and Criminal Justice: A Community Collaboration,” on Sept. 24 at the Creighton University Mike and Josie Harper Center for Student Life and Learning, 602 N. 20 St.

Aug 27, 2008

Wellness Wednesday — Healthy U reminder

This week, we want to remind you that employees who have Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance through UNMC or UNMC Physicians now have access to a beefed-up wellness benefit that annually covers $250 in physicals and lab tests without deductibles and co-pays.

Aug 27, 2008

Renowned neurodegenerative researcher finds a home at UNMC

Like many young boys, Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D., liked catching frogs and salamanders in the ponds near his home in Elk Grove Village, Ill.

Aug 27, 2008

Ortho hospital offers free injury evaluations on football Fridays

For a fifth year, Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital is providing free injury evaluations and treatment at their Friday Night Injury Clinic.

Aug 27, 2008

CFHL reopening delayed until week of Sept. 8

Unexpected delays have pushed the reopening of the Center for Healthy Living back until the week of Sept. 8.

Aug 27, 2008

CHIRS, Go Local Nebraska offer quality health information for Nebraskans

Need information to guide decisions about your health or the health of a family member or friend? The McGoogan Library of Medicine at UNMC provides such information to every Nebraska resident free of charge through the Consumer Health Information Resource Service (CHIRS).

Aug 26, 2008