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Million-step Monday — Upper Peninsula pedometer!
Rita Mansfield, a project associate in the UNMC Health Professions Tracking Center, modeled her pedometer for some pictures during her recent vacation in the scenic Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Jul 23, 2007
UNMC rare book featured during Thursday NET special
A copy of Sir Isaac Newton’s book, Opticks, which was printed in 1730 and currently is part of UNMC’s rare book collection, will be featured Thursday evening on a Nebraska Educational Television special titled “Saving Nebraska’s Treasures.”
Jul 23, 2007
Medical center recognized nationally for stroke care
UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, has been recognized by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for leading the nation in following evidence-based guidelines for treating patients with stroke.
Jul 23, 2007
Spotlight on innovation — Meet Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D.
On Aug. 23, UNMC scientists will be recognized for their groundbreaking research at UNeMed’s 2007 Innovation Awards. This is the second in a series of profiles spotlighting these remarkable scientists.
Jul 23, 2007
Summer Youth Intern Program kicks off first year
If you see seven rather young looking people roaming around UNMC in scrubs this summer, they might be part of the UNMC Summer Youth Intern Program that kicked off June 12.
Jul 20, 2007
Blood donation slots available for medical center drive
Several spots are available for those who wish to donate blood during The Nebraska Medical Center’s blood drive on Wednesday between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Clarkson Tower’s Storz Pavilion.
Jul 20, 2007
Surgical-robot collaborator finalist for international award
Mark Rentschler, Ph.D., who helped UNMC scientists develop surgical robots, is a finalist for the 2007 BMW Group’s International Scientific Innovation Award.
Jul 20, 2007
Bash to benefit children with cancer Aug. 18
Omaha-area Optimist Clubs have joined together to hold the “Summer Bash for Childhood Cancer” on Saturday, August 18 at The Digz at 4428 S. 140th St.
Jul 20, 2007
Second annual Kicks for a Cure raises $145,000
Local cancer research received a boost from the second annual Kicks for a Cure women’s soccer exhibition weekend held this spring. The proceeds, which support the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center and Creighton University’s Hereditary Cancer Institute, totaled $145,000, surpassing last year’s total by 26 percent.
Jul 19, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Grant Hutchins, M.D.
Grant Hutchins, M.D., assistant professor of gastroenterology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jul 19, 2007