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Million-step Monday — Kim Minino to receive wellness award
A mother of two children, Kim Minino — a telecommunications analyst in the UNMC Information Technology Services Department — found her own physical fitness needs often took a backseat while she worked and raised her young ones.
Aug 20, 2007
UNMC College of Nursing changes two department names
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents recently approved the UNMC College of Nursing’s request to change the name of two of its three academic departments. … The gerontological, psychosocial and community health nursing department is now the department of community-based health and the parent-child, administration department is now the department of families and health systems.
Aug 17, 2007
New vascular center provides streamlined care
Maybe it’s chronic chest pain or a throbbing sensation in the legs. Individuals suffering the effects of vascular disease are finding the expertise they need in the vascular center at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.
Aug 17, 2007
The College of Nursing turns 90 — looking back with Dr. Lindsey
Six deans have led the College since 1917. This is the second in a series of three stories featuring the most recent deans as they share their reflections on the occasion of the college’s 90th Anniversary. Today, we look back with Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., professor emeritus and dean emeritus of the UNMC College of Nursing, who served as dean from 1995 to 2003.
Aug 16, 2007
Dr. Hinrichs appointed to two national committees
Steven Hinrichs, M.D., director of the University of Nebraska Center for Biosecurity, has been appointed to two national committees – making him the state’s only representative on both bodies.
Aug 16, 2007
What’s in your backpack? Lunch box? Sports bag?
More than 50 percent of the calls to the Nebraska Regional Poison Center involve medications. Every year the poison center gets calls from schools and daycare centers about medication being found on floors, in diaper bags or being shared among students.
Aug 16, 2007
Dr. Meyer named to Leadership Omaha class
Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., associate dean of the UNMC School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), has been named to Leadership Omaha’s 30th class.
Aug 15, 2007
UNeMed celebrates Innovation Week with activities, awards
Beginning Aug. 20, UNeMed has planned a series of activities to highlight Innovation Week and assist individuals in moving novel discoveries from the lab to the marketplace.
Aug 15, 2007
Burger King raises $200,000 for Eppley Cancer Center
The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center recently received a major boost in its efforts to reduce cancer deaths in children when it received a $200,000 check from the fourth annual “BK Beat Cancer for Kids” campaign.
Aug 15, 2007
College of Dentistry celebrates pediatric clinic renovation
LINCOLN — The UNMC College of Dentistry late last month celebrated recent gifts made to the newly renovated pediatric dentistry clinic.
Aug 14, 2007