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UNMC, Children’s embark on pediatric affiliation

Two of the region’s most respected health care organizations today announced their intent to establish an affiliation that will further elevate Omaha’s world-class status in the area of child health care.

Aug 31, 2007

UNMC students make a difference for jailed women

Two UNMC medical students are educating women incarcerated in the Douglas County Department of Corrections system about their health.

Aug 31, 2007

Medical center pedals to Corporate Cycling Challenge title

By logging 6,293 miles, employees from UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center combined to take home first place during the Corporate Cycling Challenge on Aug. 19.

Aug 31, 2007

Delegates dinner draws more than 110 people

Despite threatening weather and a tornado warning, more than 110 people turned out on Aug. 20 in the Durham Research Center atrium for the first UNMC Delegates dinner.

Aug 30, 2007

The College of Nursing Turns 90 – looking back with Carol Wilson

A broken leg took Carol Wilson down a career path she never intended — and the UNMC College of Nursing is doubly thankful.

Aug 30, 2007

Closings on Emile and 40th streets forthcoming

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 4, a section of Emile Street between 41st Street and 42nd Street will close for four weeks while new utility piping and manholes are installed.

Aug 30, 2007

Two UNMC events nominated for awards

Two UNMC special events — one to raise money for the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, the other to raise money and awareness for organ donation — have been nominated for major awards in the inaugural Big Event Awards Celebration being held at 8 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Joslyn Art Museum.

Aug 30, 2007

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Kathleen Volkman

Kathleen Volkman, assistant professor of physical therapy, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Aug 29, 2007

UNMC beats national funding trends with $80 million in 2006-07

UNMC researchers continue to buck the national trend for diminishing grant funds, bringing in more than $80.2 million during fiscal year 2006-07, an increase over the previous year’s record high of $79.2 million.

Aug 29, 2007

Psychiatry’s Sabatka receives August Gold ‘U’

If you ask Stacie Sabatka why things run smoothly in UNMC’s psychiatry department, she’ll say it’s because of the staff’s teamwork. Ask the staff and they’ll say that may be so, but Sabatka — the department’s clinical coordinator — is their MVP.

Aug 29, 2007