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Hospital opens new medical records building

The Nebraska Medical Center has opened a new 32,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art medical records facility at 103rd & Crown Point Ave., just west of I-680. An open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Sunday, Aug. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Aug 11, 2006

Dr. Kanmogne honored for HIV/AIDS research

Georgette Kanmogne, Ph.D., has two passions: family and research. Last month, those passions came together as Dr. Kanmogne’s family watched her receive the 2006 Nicholas Badami Fellowship Award for Excellence in HIV/AIDS research.

Aug 11, 2006

Presidential graduate fellowships announced

University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has announced the 2006-07 recipients of Presidential Graduate Fellowships, including two at UNMC.

Aug 11, 2006

PT student rides with Tour de France legend

Jenny Kast won’t forget her recent bike ride. Kast, a UNMC physical therapy student, was among the 10,000 registered riders in this year’s Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), where she met Tour de France legend Lance Armstrong.

Aug 10, 2006

College of Medicine photo question — week 8 answer

Learn the answer to Wednesday’s College of Medicine historical photo question.

Aug 10, 2006

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Daniel Anderson, M.D., Ph.D.

Daniel Anderson, M.D., Ph.D , assistant professor, cardiology/internal medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Aug 10, 2006

Tom Brokaw to receive Ambassador of Hope Award

The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center will recognize legendary newscaster Tom Brokaw with the prestigious Ambassador of Hope Award on Oct. 13, at Qwest Center Omaha. The event marks the first time the Ambassador of Hope Gala will be broadcast to other locations in the state.

Aug 10, 2006

College of Medicine photo question — week 8

The UNMC campus continues its celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary today with another historical photo question.

Aug 9, 2006

UNMC breaks ground on second research tower

UNMC broke ground Tuesday on a $74 million research tower, the second such tower to be built at the Omaha campus this decade. The ceremonial groundbreaking also honored the principal donor to the two towers, legendary Omaha businessman Chuck Durham, president and CEO of Durham Resources.

Aug 9, 2006

Triglycerides – the Rodney Dangerfield of lipids

The SimplyWell newsletter features insightful tips for better health on a myriad of health conditions. Read the column on triglycerides and learn why they need more respect from patients.

Aug 8, 2006