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Virtual trek across Nebraska begins tomorrow

Jayme Nekuda of the Center for Healthy Living wants you to walk to western Nebraska’s Chimney Rock starting tomorrow.

May 14, 2007

Bluejay guard Dotzler assists UNMC staff with the mail

On the basketball court, Josh Dotzler dishes assists. Here at UNMC, the Creighton point guard dishes the mail.

May 14, 2007

Smithsonian/Durham event features stories of the American West

Everyone loves to hear stories about the Old West. Smithsonian scholar Jim Garry will share several stories from this rough and tumble time in America’s history during a lecture at UNMC on Tuesday, May 22 at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.

May 14, 2007

Dr. Gendelman receives Wybran award

Howard Gendelman, M.D., has received the Joseph Wybran Award from the Society on Neuroimmune Pharmacology.

May 14, 2007

Laboratory science student completes long trek to her degree

Her dad would be proud. Last Saturday, Janet Steinwart was among the more than 600 UNMC students who graduated. A non-traditional student, Steinwart received a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science (CLS).

May 11, 2007

Gov. Heineman, Dr. Fayad urge Nebraskans to learn about stroke

LINCOLN — Like most, Toumani McCain thought stroke struck only older people. But anyone, at any age can have a stroke — just as McCain did at age 26.

May 11, 2007

Julie Braun receives April Gold ‘U’

For Julie Braun it’s all about family. Whether it be at home taking care of five children — including four teenagers — or at work as an administrative assistant in UNMC’s Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Braun takes care of everyone as if they were family. For her work here at UNMC, Braun received the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award for the month of April.

May 11, 2007

Clinical lab group sends care packages to Iraq

Clinical laboratory professionals at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center sent 290 pounds of donations to military troops in Iraq.

May 11, 2007

Memberships to Omaha Press Club available for $60

The Omaha Press Club is offering individual memberships to employees at UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians at the low annual rate of $60 per person.

May 10, 2007

Pharmacy robot in use at The Nebraska Medical Center

The newest employee in the newly remodeled inpatient pharmacy at The Nebraska Medical Center is drawing a lot of attention. This worker stands 8 feet tall, spans a width of 36 feet and holds the key to reducing medication errors and increasing patient safety and pharmacy productivity — giving pharmacists more time to spend consulting with physicians and nurses about patient care and medication safety.

May 10, 2007