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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
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
Today (Sept. 17) is Constitution Day. In recognition of the day the U.S. Constitution was signed, all federally-funded educational institutions shall provide education on the Constitution. The first ten amendments to the Constitution — the Bill of Rights — were added by the first Congress and ratified in 1791, to more explicitly safeguard individual rights. Test your knowledge of the Bill of Rights by taking a quiz.
Sep 17, 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
Twenty-five acts to appear at ‘Omaha’s Got Talent’ event
Twenty-five talented Omaha-area acts will compete for a first-prize of $1,000 during the UNMC College of Pharmacy Class of 2009 “Omaha’s Got Talent” event on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at Central High School.
Sep 14, 2007
Dr. Leuschen to lead the SAHP’s research efforts
M. Patricia Leuschen, Ph.D., has been named the inaugural assistant dean for research development in the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), effective Sept. 1.
Sep 14, 2007
NU General Counsel Richard Wood to retire
University of Nebraska Vice President and General Counsel Richard Wood, J.D., announced his retirement Thursday.
Sep 14, 2007
UNMC neurosurgeon among first trained on FDA-approved cervical artificial disk replacement
Peter Lennarson, M.D., a neurosurgeon for UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, is the first physician in the area to have completed training on implanting an artificial disc for people with degenerative disc disease in the cervical spine.
Sep 13, 2007
United Front — VNA helps bridge health care gaps
People often need help with the simple things others take for granted. It’s something Pam Bataillon, assistant dean for the College of Nursing, observed during several stints at the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), one of the United Way’s funded community partners.
Sep 13, 2007
The College of Nursing turns 90 — Looking back with Larry Hewitt
When Larry Hewitt was hired to succeed Sybil Sawinsky Sedivy in 1990 as the College of Nursing Director of Student Services, he already had completed military service as a Green Beret medic, obtained a master’s degree in education and sports medicine and served a stint as director of education at a health careers college.
Sep 13, 2007