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Dr. Wilhelm to lead nursing’s west Nebraska division

Susan Wilhelm, Ph.D., has been named assistant dean of the UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff.

Apr 17, 2008

Lookin’ at ‘U’ — Donna McCullough

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee to feature. This week, we feature Donna McCullough, a production technician in information technology services.

Apr 17, 2008

Heidi Joy to perform at Music as Medicine

Heidi Joy returns to the Music as Medicine series today with Riverside Anthology, an Omaha band that made its debut in January.

Apr 17, 2008

Retreat discussions focus on advancing UNMC science

UNMC investigators working at the forefront of 21st century scientific advances was the focus of the Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Retreat on Wednesday.

Apr 17, 2008

Free health screening for oral, head and neck cancer

The Nebraska Medical Center is offering free oral, head and neck cancer screenings on Tuesday, April 22 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments for the screenings must be made in advance.

Apr 16, 2008

Off the Clock — Higgins fills repertoire with Irish, Scottish songs

She calls herself a rebel looking for a cause, but she really has several. Fran Higgins has a lot to say about love, freedom and social justice, and has many ways to say it.

Apr 16, 2008

Blogging the retreat

Blog entries and photos from the Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Retreat will be posted throughout the day today on the Chancellor’s Blog.

Apr 16, 2008

Dr. Weigel: New low vision center to improve lives

Harry Weigel, M.D., knows all too well the problems low vision can cause. In comments the 1958 College of Medicine graduate made Tuesday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for UNMC’s new Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation, Dr. Weigel mentioned a long list of family members who had suffered from vision problems.

Apr 16, 2008

Creative ideas the focus of Chancellor’s Strategic Plan Retreat

UNMC’s leadership team will come together Wednesday for the annual Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Retreat. This year’s retreat will focus on several ideas and will be highlighted by presentations on regenerative medicine and biomedical informatics by international experts in those fields.

Apr 15, 2008

‘Kicks For a Cure’ Soccer event coming on April 18-19

UNMC’s Eppley Cancer Center and Creighton University plan to score more points in the fight against women’s cancers with the third annual Kicks for a Cure event. The two-day event will take place on April 18-19 at Creighton University’s Michael G. Morrison, S.J., Stadium in Omaha.

Apr 15, 2008