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Avian flu forums continue this evening at College of Nursing
The second of five forums on avian flu will be held the College of Nursing’s Cooper Auditorium this evening at 7 p.m.
Nov 9, 2006
Educating people at the medical center about avian flu and how it can affect them is the first step in being prepared. On Tuesday, Sharon Medcalf presented the first of five avian flu forums being held on campus in the next few weeks.
Nov 9, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Ann Berger, Ph. D.
UNMC researcher Ann Berger, Ph. D., answers questions about her work, life and interests. This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Nov 8, 2006
“Night of a Thousand Stars” event to be held Dec. 2
The 14th annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” will illuminate Omaha on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Nov 8, 2006
Dr. and Mrs. Armitage named “Samaritans of the Year”
A regional counseling center is making official Thursday what the UNMC community has known for a long time — James Armitage, M.D., and his wife, Nancy, are good Samaritans. The Armitages will receive the “Samaritan of the Year Award” from the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Midlands at a Thursday dinner at Omaha’s Holiday Inn Central Convention Center, 3321 S. 72nd St.
Nov 8, 2006
Nebraska’s first lady to highlight pulmonary hypertension event
Pulmonary hypertension has been diagnosed in more than 100,000 Americans and may be misdiagnosed in thousands more, unless there is more awareness in the community. That’s why the need for expanded public education sets the tone for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s Phenomenal Hope for a Cure brunch and auction on Saturday.
Nov 7, 2006
FACT celebrates 10 years of ensuring quality in transplantation
Many people know UNMC is a leader in transplantation for cancers. UNMC faculty members also play a key role in the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), a national group that grants accreditation to programs performing transplants. FACT celebrates its 10th anniversary today
Nov 7, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Deborah Darrington, M.D.
Deborah Darrington, M.D., assistant professor of medicine in the section of oncology-hematology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Nov 6, 2006
Spending lid, health premiums and expansion highlight employee forums
The potential impact of a ballot initiative to cap state spending, steady health insurance premiums for employees, satisfaction surveys and campus expansion plans were the hot topics during the recent UNMC Employee Forums.
Nov 6, 2006
Curator of National Air and Space Museum to speak on campus
Dr. Dik Daso, curator of modern military at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, will speak at UNMC at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in Durham Research Center, room 1005.
Nov 6, 2006