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UNMC Board of Counselors welcomes new members
UNMC’s Board of Counselors elected officers for 2006 and welcomed 11 new members at the annual board meeting on April 24.
May 12, 2006
College of Nursing gets surprise treat during nurses week
Ellen Trumble knew she and her Cosmopolitan-UNMC College of Nursing Mobile Nursing Center colleagues were in for a treat Thursday when Omaha’s KGOR radio called.
May 12, 2006
Bike to work? Participate in commuter challenge
The medical center will be one of the Omaha companies participating in a friendly competition to promote bicycling as a means of traveling to and from work. The four-month challenge will be kicked off May 15 with National Bike to Work Week and a Mayor’s Bicycle Ride.
May 11, 2006
Sen. Nelson gets debriefing on mini-robots
Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson paid UNMC a visit on May 5 to get a first-hand look at what many think is the future of surgery — mini-robots. Earlier in the week, Nelson had been instrumental in getting the Senate Armed Services Committee to approve $3 million in earmarked funds to go toward further development of the mini-robot program
May 11, 2006
Andersens recognized for their support of research
Two longtime supporters of UNMC and the University of Nebraska – Harold and Marian Andersen – were honored last month by Nebraskans for Research for their ongoing support of medical research.
May 10, 2006
Nursing students collect food, money for underserved
Students in the The College of Nursing received 135 pounds of food and raised $108 during National Public Health Week.
May 9, 2006
Patients with chronic, debilitating pain from whiplash and other trauma are turning to UNMC and a unique surgical treatment program that enables them to recapture their lives. Unlike traditional surgery, however, these patients are awake on the operating table and the success of the operation depends upon their ability to feel pain during surgery.
May 9, 2006
UNMC honors administrative professional staff
More than 300 administrative professionals from across the UNMC campus were honored May 4 for their continuous dedication and hard work.
May 9, 2006
Nursing grads to help ease mental health shortage
The UNMC College of Nursing is working to ease Nebraska’s mental health shortage. The college just graduated its first class from a unique, new master’s degree, which enables them to address mental health issues, as well as the physical health issues of their patients.
May 8, 2006
UNeMed’s Headley liaison between inventors, companies
Todd Headley has been named director of Technology Marketing and Licensing for UNeMed and serves as a key liaison between UNMC inventors and potential company partners. He also negotiates license agreements that will foster partnerships for the commercialization of the technologies.
May 8, 2006