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Wellness benefit tailored for a healthier U
A wellness benefit available to employees who have Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance through UNMC or UNMC Physicians has been beefed up to annually cover $250 in physicals and lab tests without deductibles and co-pays.
Feb 5, 2008
The annual Family Medicine Interest Group Residency Fair was held Monday.
Feb 5, 2008
A musical message of gratitude at Omaha dental clinic
Their smiles were thanks enough for the pediatric dental residents, faculty and staff at the UNMC College of Dentistry Pediatric Dental Clinic in Omaha. But when the five children from Uganda began to sing, it was the residents turn to smile. The Ugandan children, ranging in age from 10 to 13, made a stop at the pediatric clinic Monday morning to get their teeth cleaned and sealed.
Feb 5, 2008
Faculty Senate passes resolution opposing affirmative action ban
The UNMC Faculty Senate passed a resolution on Monday night urging members of the Nebraska state lawmakers to reject a legislative measure that would ban affirmative action.
Feb 5, 2008
Medical center gets ACR radiation oncology accreditation
UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, is the only hospital in the state and region to be awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology services as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Feb 4, 2008
$125,000 in services provided on Dental Day
A trip to the dentist is not something most kids look forward to. But for 230 children from several Nebraska communities who attended Children’s Dental Day at the UNMC College of Dentistry on Friday, it was a bit like going to a carnival.
Feb 4, 2008
Video from Friday’s Dental Day activities at the College of Dentistry has been posted on YouTube.
Feb 4, 2008
Million-step Monday — Gold Shoe deadline today
Those wishing to compete for the January Gold and Silver shoes have until 5 p.m. to submit their monthly step totals to today@unmc.edu.
Feb 4, 2008
UNMC community forsees a perfect ending for the Patriots
UNMC community members have spoken and by and large they see Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England trumping the New York Giants on Sunday to win Super Bowl XLII and complete a perfect 19-0 season.
Feb 1, 2008
Joel Pedersen appointed NU vice president and general counsel
LINCOLN — University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has announced the appointment of Joel D. Pedersen of Lincoln as vice president and general counsel.
Feb 1, 2008