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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
Dr. Cowley named pharmacy preceptor of the year
When fourth-year UNMC pharmacy students get assigned to preceptor Jennifer Cowley, Pharm.D., they better be ready to work.
May 10, 2007
Clute closer to fulfilling nursing dream
Dorothea Clute is one giant leap closer to her dream. On May 5, she graduated from UNMC a master of science in nursing degree.
May 10, 2007
Hospital seeking to become leader in quality transparency
To be active partners in their care, potential patients need information to make wise health care decisions. Available information must be current and written in a language that is understandable to the average person. To assist in this process, The Nebraska Medical Center will soon rollout a public Web site that will allow the organization to elaborate on our data … that will give potential patients a better idea of the quality of care provided at the medical center.
May 9, 2007
College of Pharmacy Dean Clarence Ueda, Pharm.D., Ph.D., leads the college’s class of 2007 through the pharmacist’s oath at Friday’s convocation. Friday marked the final time Dr. Ueda will lead students through their oath as he is stepping down as dean in July after serving in the position for more than 20 years.
May 9, 2007