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New students receive white coats in annual rite
Professionalism means embracing all aspects of one’s chosen field. And that’s just what hundreds of UNMC students were urged to do during recent white coat ceremonies in the colleges of pharmacy, medicine and dentistry, as well as a pinning ceremony for the clinical laboratory science program in the School of Allied Health Professions.
Sep 4, 2007
Hand hygiene education course available on the intranet
A program to increase hand hygiene awareness is underway at The Nebraska Medical Center.
Sep 4, 2007
Epilepsy conference aimed at meeting a need
In the Midwest, about 40 percent of patients with epilepsy are treated by primary care physicians whereas 90 percent of such patients on the coasts are treated by neurologists.
Aug 31, 2007
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