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No more surgery for large gallstone removal

Removing large gallstones used to require surgery. Not anymore.

Apr 11, 2008

Transformative journey brings Dr. Shepherd to UNMC

John Shepherd, M.D., knows what it’s like to lose hope.

Apr 10, 2008

Lookin’ at U — Kim Laursen

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 Kim Laursen, education coordinator in information technology services.

Apr 10, 2008

Pledging to a healthier environment, climate

Students in the UNMC College of Nursing community health nursing class invite the UNMC community to stop by today and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to sign a pledge to commit to a healthier environment and climate. Information is available on ways to “go green.”

Apr 10, 2008

Neurological sciences chairman helps lead study comparing stenting vs. surgery

UNMC’s Pierre Fayad, M.D., was one of six researchers on the executive committee for a major national study — reported in the April 10 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine — that compared stenting and surgery in high-risk patients with significant narrowing of the carotid artery and found that there is no significant difference in the long-term outcomes of these patients three years after either one of the procedures was performed to open up the artery.

Apr 10, 2008

APRDP students, faculty get new digs

Students who visit UNMC as part of the Asian Pacific Rim Development Program (APRDP) now have a midtown haven to return to after hard days in the classrooms, labs and clinics.

Apr 9, 2008

Tornado drills today

UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians will participate test tornado warnings today with drills at 10:10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Apr 9, 2008

UNMC students help fight the Tar Wars

For the third year in a row the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians sponsored the Omaha Tar Wars poster contest. The winner will represent the state at the national contest in July in Washington.

Apr 9, 2008

Spring clean your e-mail accounts

ITS is urging all Lotus Notes users to clear the clutter from their e-mail accounts. To assist you in this process, ITS will be implementing an automated reminder when your e-mail box is getting full.

Apr 9, 2008

Flag lowering to honor longtime UNMC supporter

The UNMC flags outside the Durham Outpatient Center have been lowered to half-staff to honor UNMC supporter Charles “Chuck” Durham, who died April 5 at the age of 90.

Apr 9, 2008