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Sen. John Harms impressed by ‘critical’ UNMC research
UNMC scientists are conducting research that is critical to Nebraska, said state Sen. John Harms of Scottsbluff after a recent tour of the medical center.
Nov 21, 2007
Seven receive awards at nursing’s fall research colloquium
The UNMC College of Nursing held its bi-annual Fall Research Colloquium last week. The event was co-sponsored by the College of Nursing Graduate Program and Sigma Theta Tau International Gamma Pi Chapter-At-Large.
Nov 20, 2007
National speaker discusses health disparities during UNMC visit
Sandra Millon Underwood, Ph.D., recently spoke about health disparities to a packed house in the UNMC College of Nursing’s Cooper Auditorium during a presentation that also was viewed by satellite at the college’s Scottsbluff and Kearney campuses.
Nov 20, 2007
Science teachers take message back to their classrooms
Sixteen science teachers from 12 Nebraska counties participated in the 10th Annual Teacher Connections Workshop last month.
Nov 20, 2007
Study shows community-acquired MRSA thriving in Nebraska
Newspaper and television reports have recently been full of tragic stories about people succumbing to a bacterial infection caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), also known as CA-MRSA. … Recently, a team of researchers at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, reported their findings that indicate CA-MRSA is thriving in Nebraska.
Nov 20, 2007
Dr. Jennifer Oakes named director of poison center
Jennifer Oakes, M.D., has been named director of the Nebraska Regional Poison Center, effective Nov. 1. From June to November she served as interim director following the resignation of the previous director, Steven Seifert, M.D., who has moved to New Mexico.
Nov 19, 2007
Million-step Monday – Walkin’ in the sunlight
Laura Bashus, an administrator in the College of Health, displays her pedometer while basking in the sunrise during a recent visit to Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Nov 19, 2007
UNMC to share holiday spirit with Monroe Middle School
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and UNMC is once again working with its Adopt-A-School partner, Monroe Middle School, to help spread some holiday cheer for families in our community.
Nov 19, 2007
Dr. Yeaworth receives AARP’s Community Service award
Rosalee Yeaworth, Ph.D., dean emeritus of the UNMC College of Nursing, has been selected as the winner of this year’s AARP Andrus Award for Community Service for Nebraska.
Nov 19, 2007
November Silver ‘U’ recipients announced
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Nov 16, 2007