Newsroom

Lookin’ at U — Bonnie Morehead

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a new series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.”

Jan 31, 2008

Dr. Chapin honored for work on MH hotline

SAN FRANCISCO — James Chapin, M.D., professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, recently received the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) Hotline Partnership Award.

Jan 30, 2008

World-Herald story discusses possible VA changes

A story in Tuesday’s Omaha World-Herald reported that officials at the VA Medical Center in Omaha are asking for funding to renovate or possibly relocate their hospital. One option discussed in the story is a possible relocation of the VA hospital to a site adjacent to the UNMC campus.

Jan 30, 2008

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

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