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Dr. Hinrichs to lead COM’s research development
Steven Hinrichs, M.D., has been named the College of Medicine’s new senior associate dean for research development, the college’s dean, John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., has announced.
Jan 23, 2007
College of Medicine dean creates clinical excellence awards
The UNMC College of Medicine has created the Dean’s Clinical Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding clinical contributions by its faculty.
Jan 22, 2007
College of Medicine creates basic science education award
The UNMC College of Medicine has created the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Basic Science Education to annually recognize outstanding educational contributions by its basic science faculty.
Jan 22, 2007
Construction approved to establish low vision clinic
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved construction of a $1.2 million Center for Visual Rehabilitation on the UNMC campus. The center will be the only non-profit provider of comprehensive visual rehabilitation services for children and adults in the region.
Jan 22, 2007
Regents approve further exploration of Norfolk nursing division
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday gave unanimous approval for UNMC to explore the next phase toward establishing a nursing division in Norfolk.
Jan 22, 2007
Dr. Prentice wraps up term leading federal committee
Ernest Prentice, Ph.D., earlier this month wrapped up his term as chairman of a federal committee that has spent the past four years reshaping national policy on human medical research.
Jan 19, 2007
COPH will confront state’s public health problems
Obesity, diabetes, agriculture-related health problems, pandemic and disaster preparation. Each of these health issues fall under the scope of UNMC’s new College of Public Health, which medical center leaders on Thursday announced is fully operational.
Jan 19, 2007
Thomas Kluge and his wife, Michele Favero-Kluge, both members of the Omaha Symphony, performed pieces of classical music on Thursday afternoon in the Durham Outpatient Center Atrium as part of the “Music as Medicine” concert series.
Jan 19, 2007
Physical therapy Class of ’09 initiated at white coat ceremony
Thirty-nine pressed white coats recently hung at the front of the Durham Research Center auditorium. A card in the pocket revealed the name of the UNMC physical therapy education alumnus that sponsored the coat. That detail — tucked in 39 pockets — was a unique feature of the UNMC Division of Physical Therapy Education’s Class of 2009 inaugural white coat ceremony on Jan. 11.
Jan 18, 2007
The Nebraska Medical Center receives workplace wellness award
The Nebraska Medical Center has earned a second-consecutive “Platinum Level Well Workplace Award” from the Wellness Councils of America.
Jan 18, 2007