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Nebraskans favor health coverage for all, fear losing theirs
While nine in 10 Nebraskans have health care coverage, eight in 10 fear becoming uninsured, and nine in 10 support an affordable health care plan for all-regardless of health status. These are among key findings of the 2008 “Nebraskans on Health Care Issues” survey commissioned by the Nebraska Medical Association (NMA) and released at the Nebraska Health Care Summit last week.
Jun 3, 2008
The International Student Research Forum kicked off Monday morning with opening ceremonies in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Jun 3, 2008
UNMC employee has special tie to Cattlemen’s Ball
This year’s Cattlemen’s Ball is extra special to Jim Temme. A 34-year employee at UNMC, Temme plans to trek back to his old stomping grounds and work as a volunteer at the event Friday and Saturday to help raise money for cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Jun 2, 2008
International Student Research Forum starts today
Held for the first time in the United States, the International Student Research Forum (ISRF) will be hosted by UNMC this week.
Jun 2, 2008
Summit draws 120 leaders to discuss health care for Nebraskans
Carl Lorenzen has experienced the high cost of health care and knows how devastating life would be without health insurance.
Jun 2, 2008
Regent Wilson to speak at June 11 UNMC Delegates Event
Charles Wilson, M.D., a member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, will be the guest speaker at the UNMC Delegates Program event on Wednesday, June 11 at noon in University Tower Private Dining Room C.
Jun 2, 2008
In recognition of National Compliance and Ethics Week, which is May 25-31, you’re invited to click here and enjoy some compliance related sudoku and scramlet puzzles.
May 30, 2008
More than 3,000 expected to attend Cattlemen’s Ball
Having raised more than $2.5 million for cancer research over the past 10 years, the Cattlemen’s Ball has established itself as one of the premier fundraising events for the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. This year, more than 3,000 people are expected to turn out June 6-7 when the ball comes to the Niewohner Cattle Company nine miles northwest of Albion in north central Nebraska.
May 30, 2008
Doorways of Opportunity — affirmative action programs clear paths for UNMC student
This is the sixth in a series of stories about a move to ban affirmative action in Nebraska and the potential impact such a policy change would have at UNMC.
May 30, 2008
Dr. Maurer to receive 2008 Men of Honor Award
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., will receive a Men of Honor Award from the 100 Black Men of Omaha, Inc., on Saturday. The third annual black-tie gala event recognizes individuals whose service to the community fulfills the mission of the organization.
May 30, 2008