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UNMC student organizes free health fair for underserved families

Childhood obesity and the public health issues that plague at-risk populations are reason enough to warrant concern. But one UNMC student is moved to action.

Jan 30, 2008

UNMC student plaza made possible by Scotts’ gift

Thanks to the generosity of two of UNMC’s biggest supporters, Ruth and Bill Scott, a student plaza, ice rink and an architectural/artistic feature will be added to the heart of the UNMC campus.

Jan 30, 2008

UNMC, Moscow State looking at expanded cooperation

Three UNMC scientists recently visited with colleagues at Russia’s Moscow State University about increasing collaboration between the two institutions.

Jan 29, 2008

Program on new cancer treatments set for Saturday

UNMC will host a program Saturday to provide updates on new treatments and management of lymphoma, acute and chronic leukemia, myeloma, myelodysplasia, myeloproliferative diseases and coagulation disorders.

Jan 29, 2008

Abstracts sought for International Student Forum participation

Students from all colleges are being asked to submit abstracts to participate in the 2008 International Student Forum, which UNMC is hosting during the first week of June.

Jan 29, 2008

‘Walk and Roll for Disabilities’ scheduled for Feb. 17

Boots are made for walkin’ and wheels are made for rollin’ at the fourth annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities, which will be held at the Westroads Mall in Omaha on Feb. 17.

Jan 28, 2008

Presidential pandemic policy adviser visits UNMC

A leading adviser to President Bush on biodefense and pandemic preparedness issues visited UNMC on Friday to deliver the weekly internal medicine grand rounds.

Jan 28, 2008

Million-step Monday — Team Bonz rolling to Chimney Rock

Some members of the orthopaedic surgery department’s “Team Bonz” stopped walking for a quick picture recently.

Jan 28, 2008

Spotlight on new faculty — meet Jyoti Mahapatra, M.D.

Jyoti Mahapatra, M.D., instructor of emergency medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Jan 28, 2008

Study: Increased hand gel use not reducing hospital infections

Improved hand hygiene among health-care workers thanks to increased use of anti-bacterial gels is not reducing hospital infection rates, a UNMC study indicates.

Jan 25, 2008