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Alice Friedlander, co-founder of auxiliary, dies
Services for Alice Friedlander, co-founder of University Hospital Auxiliary, are today in Omaha. Friedlander served as director of volunteer services at The Nebraska Medical Center from 1972 to 1990.
Dec 17, 2007
Million-step Monday — walking in the cold
The mercury plummeting below freezing levels doesn’t mean you can’t get out and log some steps during the winter months.
Dec 17, 2007
Dr. McVea gets some face time with President Bush
It’s not everyday one gets to spend some quality time with the leader of the free world. But that was the case on Dec. 5 for Kristine McVea, M.D., associate professor in UNMC’s Department of Family Medicine, who visited with President Bush during his visit to Omaha’s OneWorld Community Health Center. Dr. McVea is the clinic’s medical director.
Dec 17, 2007
UNMC party raises more than $8,400 for Nebraska AIDS Project
In spite of a major ice storm earlier in the day, more than 100 people attended the UNMC pre-party for the “Night of a Thousand Stars” event on Dec. 1, raising $8,420 for the Nebraska AIDS Project.
Dec 14, 2007
UNMC employees are being asked to participate in a brief survey to help assess and improve UNMC Today.
Dec 14, 2007
HPTC rolls out 2007-2008 directory
It’s that time of year again! The good people over at the Health Profession’s Tracking Center are rolling out the 2007-2008 version of the Directory of Nebraska and Western Iowa Healthcare Resources.
Dec 14, 2007
Seminar examines translational research’s role in autism program
Applying basic behavioral research principles in a treatment setting has allowed Wayne Fisher, Ph.D., director of the UNMC Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and H.B. Munroe Professor of Behavioral Research, and his team to significantly improve care for those with autism and related conditions.
Dec 14, 2007
Program allows middle schoolers to enjoy a day at UNMC
Edwin Chavez wants to be a doctor. Leticia Lopez wants to be a registered nurse. Aimee Ramos wants to be a pediatrician. All of these students represent the future of medicine, even thought it will probably be another nine years before any of the seventh- and eighth-graders set foot in medical school.
Dec 13, 2007
Music as Medicine concert today at noon
The Burke High School ensemble will perform holiday tunes today at noon in the Durham Outpatient Center’s West Atrium as part of the Music as Medicine concert series.
Dec 13, 2007
College of Pharmacy student mourns loss of husband in Iraq
A member of the UNMC community is in mourning after her husband was killed in Iraq on Sunday.
Dec 13, 2007