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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
‘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
Millionaires and mansions tour set for April 22
The Durham Museum invites students and staff of UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians on an April 22 trolley tour through the historic Gold Coast and Cathedral neighborhoods of mid-town Omaha. Reservations are needed for the $5 trolley tour.
Apr 15, 2008
UNMC opens low vision center today
A grand opening ceremony for the first free-standing low vision house on a university medical center campus in the country will take place today at 10:30 a.m. at UNMC.
Apr 15, 2008
Retirement tea for Luann Andersen today
A retirement tea will be held for Luann Andersen, executive administrator to Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., today at 2 p.m. in University Tower’s Private Dining Room C.
Apr 15, 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
Diabetes Center opens as one-stop shop
The Nebraska Medical Center is now the premier place for specialized diabetes care and education. The hospital’s new Diabetes Center, which opens today, is the only one of its kind in the state and in the region dedicated to offering comprehensive care for patients with diabetes.
Apr 14, 2008
Million step Monday – Carstens sets step record for March
Julie Carstens of the Munroe-Meyer Institute reclaimed the gold Saucony shoe by tallying a record 687,594 steps during the month of March.
Apr 14, 2008
Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation to open
The campus is invited to a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for the new Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation on Tuesday, April 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Apr 14, 2008
Reduce, reuse, recyline emphasized in education trailer
Stop by the 53-foot-long semi-trailer on the medical center campus this week to learn more about environmental stewardship. The trailer will be located outside the Durham Research Center through Wednesday, then move to the north side of the Student Life Center.
Apr 14, 2008