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First ‘Lunch and Learn’ session a success

The first session of UNMC’s new “Employee Development Lunch and Learn Series” was a great success, said Carmen Sirizzotti, division director of employee relations.

Mar 2, 2007

Spotlight on new faculty — Carey Christiansen Ford, M.D.

Carey Christiansen Ford, M.D., assistant professor of family medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Mar 1, 2007

Pediatric clinic celebrates new location

The UNMC Physicians Pediatric Clinic celebrated its new location on the first floor of the Durham Outpatient Center with an open house on Monday.

Mar 1, 2007

‘Shrink Rap’ celebrates second anniversary

On Sunday nights when many Omahans are settled in for the evening, UNMC’s Jim Sorrell, M.D., and co-host Damian Montez, are gearing up for their live, weekly show on KQCH-FM (94.1). The show, “Shrink Rap,” recently celebrated its second anniversary.

Feb 28, 2007

Dr. Jim raps about his radio show

Jim Sorrell, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry at UNMC, is celebrating the second-anniversary of “Sunday Night Shrink Rap,” a radio show he hosts on Omaha radio station, 94.1 FM. Dr. Sorrell, or “Dr. Jim” as he is known on the radio show, answers questions about the show and other topics.

Feb 28, 2007

Meet Distinguished Scientist Rakesh Singh, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Rakesh Singh, Ph.D., talks about his work, life and interests. NOTE: 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.

Feb 28, 2007

Volunteer faculty members honored for service

The UNMC College of Medicine Volunteer Faculty Awards for the second half of 2006 were recently presented. The program recognizes outstanding volunteer faculty members for their contributions to campus, classroom and clinical settings.

Feb 27, 2007

Avian flu education — the birds

Information from www.pandemicflu.gov about how avian flu is carried and spread among migratory birds.

Feb 27, 2007

Durham museum gearing up for signers exhibit

Staff at the Durham Western Heritage Museum are preparing for what promises to be a unique exhibit about the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Feb 27, 2007

Spotlight on new faculty — Kimberly Apker, M.D.

Kimberly Apker, M.D., associate professor of radiology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Feb 26, 2007