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Gift aimed at construction of College of Public Health building
In an effort to greatly strengthen public health in Nebraska, UNMC announced plans today to construct a new College of Public Health on the east end of the medical center campus.
Feb 29, 2008
Dr. Beidler named director of Morehead Center
Susan Beidler, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new director for the UNMC College of Nursing Morehead Center for Nursing Practice. Dr. Beidler, recruited last fall from Florida Atlantic University, brings more than 30 years of nursing experience to UNMC.
Feb 28, 2008
Five fun facts about Fran Higgins, an administrative business operations associate in the School of Allied Health Professions.
Feb 28, 2008
Stem cell bill receives unanimous first round approval
A bill regarding human embryonic stem cell research received unanimous first-round approval by the Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday.
Feb 28, 2008
Getting to the root of medication error issues
Admitting when you’re wrong is hard enough.
Admitting you made a mistake that could have meant giving a person the wrong medication is even harder.”It’s easy to blame an individual health care professional for a medical error, but most of the time it’s not their fault,” said Katherine Jones, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Allied Health Professions. “Ninety-percent of the time the root cause of the error is in the system.”
Feb 28, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Lynell Klassen, M.D.
UNMC researcher Lynell Klassen, M.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Feb 28, 2008
Psychiatry department places four on state commissions
Four members of the UNMC psychiatry department have been appointed by Gov. Dave Heineman to serve on state boards and commissions dealing with health care.
Feb 27, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist James Anderson, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher James Anderson, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Feb 27, 2008
Meeting room named in honor of late MMI board president
Carol Goranson was a woman with a way. A way with people, a way with colleagues and a way with friends. As a longtime member of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Operating Board, she spent many a Thursday afternoon on the third floor of the Hattie B. Munroe building on the UNMC campus.
Feb 27, 2008
UNMC Today print subscriptions can be adjusted online
A link is available on the UNMC Employee Self Service (ESS) site that allows employees to add or drop subscriptions to the UNMC Today weekly hard copy.
Feb 27, 2008