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Avian flu education – Seasonal vs. pandemic flu
To help employees prepare for a potential pandemic, UNMC Today is publishing educational information on avian flu — the most likely candidate — and ways to prepare for such an outbreak. The features will appear each Tuesday. Today, we’ll explain the difference between seasonal and pandemic flu.
Dec 19, 2006
Nursing student earns degree after 12 years
Todd “Walt” Walton’s trek to receiving his nursing degree Thursday from UNMC was atypical to say the least. But after the ceremony, which concluded a 12-year stint in college to get his degree, Walton was able to add registered nurse to his list of titles that includes fireman and soldier.
Dec 19, 2006
Former UNMC oncologist receives NCI award
The National Cancer Institute has given one of its highest honors to former UNMC oncologist Steven Pavletic, M.D. His former internal medicine and oncology colleagues at UNMC played a key role in allowing him to receive the award, Dr. Pavletic said.
Dec 18, 2006
NIH fiscal operation plan for 2007
A note from the National Institutes of Health outlining the organization’s fiscal operations plan for 2007.
Dec 18, 2006
HPTC rolls out latest directory
Still growing. That’s the story at the Health Professions Tracking Center, which recently rolled out this year’s edition of the “Directory of Nebraska and Western Iowa Healthcare Resources.”
Dec 15, 2006
Vacation policy change from NU Central Administration
As a result of a recent decision by the Nebraska Supreme Court involving a private employer, all Nebraska employers, including the University, can no longer require employees to use or lose their accrued vacation time.
Dec 15, 2006
Long serving dean to step down and return to classroom
When Clarence Ueda, Pharm.D., Ph.D., steps down as dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy next summer, it will end one of the longest running tenures of any UNMC dean. Dr. Ueda will wrap up his deanship on July 31, capping 20 years in the leadership role.
Dec 15, 2006
Holiday advice from the poison center
The holiday season is a time for celebration and happiness. However, the combination of excited children and hurried parents may turn a safe home into a likely site for a poisoning. Research shows that the number of poisoning incidents involving children rises during the holiday season.
Dec 14, 2006
Grant helps improve preparation for public health emergencies
A new Web site featuring interactive videos and simulation drills will help prepare students, health professionals and others respond to bioterrorism and public health emergencies.
Dec 14, 2006
Concealed-carry law doesn’t extend to medical center property
A bill passed in the Legislature earlier this year means that beginning Jan. 1, 2007, Nebraskans in many cities, including Omaha, can carry concealed weapons. That said, guns and other deadly weapons are not allowed on the grounds of UNMC, UNMC Physicians or The Nebraska Medical Center.
Dec 14, 2006