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United Front – Girls Inc.’s impact reaches far and wide
One by one each of the 12 girls tap the tuning forks on their palms to make them vibrate. Then each youth carefully stands the tuning fork on the top of her head and listens for the high pitched sound it makes. The exercise is part of a presentation about the physician’s assistant program at the UNMC Youth Learning Center. The girls, ranging in age from 9 to 14, are members of the non-profit organization Girls Inc., one of the many agencies in Omaha funded in part through United Way donations.
Sep 20, 2007
UNMC receives NU Foundation grants for research equipment
UNMC has received two grants totaling $255,445 from the University of Nebraska Foundation to acquire and upgrade research equipment. The annual grants are made available from unrestricted donations to the foundation.
Sep 19, 2007
Minority faculty, students network
A health science education is enough of a challenge. But like any life changing event, it’s easier when you have a support system. That is part of the goal of the recent third annual Minority Meet and Greet Event.
Sep 19, 2007
About $100,000 raised during first week of United Way drive
UNMC employees have donated more than $102,000 since this year’s United Way campaign began last week.
Sep 19, 2007
Blood drive to feature tropical theme
Thanks to a group of house officers’ spouses, those who donate during Thursday’s blood drive at the Center for Healthy Living (CFHL) will do their good deeds in a tropical atmosphere.
Sep 19, 2007
United Front – MS Society and UNMC work hand-in-hand in patient care
When it comes to helping patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), UNMC and the Nebraska Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis work as sister organizations.
Sep 18, 2007
A note about the campus drug policy
A note from UNMC Human Resources about the campus drug policy.
Sep 18, 2007
Several UNMC earmarks advance in the Senate
Several federal earmarks benefiting UNMC — including funds to support development of surgical robots and the possible relocation of Saddle Creek Road — were advanced to further stages of approval in the U.S. Senate last week.
Sep 18, 2007
Dr. Mueller receives award for service to rural health
Keith Mueller, Ph.D., associate dean for academic affairs in the UNMC College of Public Health, received the prestigious President’s Award from the Nebraska Rural Health Association’s (NeRHA) for his distinguished service to rural health.
Sep 17, 2007
Million-step Monday – A third of the way there but still time to start
UNMC is now about four months into the yearlong 1 Million Step Challenge — that said — there’s still time to get started.
Sep 17, 2007