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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
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, 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