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Transplant makes soul sisters for life
Mary Ann Reilly and Sherri Reinert-Gehman have an unshakable bond. It’s a bond that began more than 20 years ago and became inseparable March 8 when Reilly gave a life-saving gift to Reinert-Gehman – she donated her kidney.
May 16, 2006
Communicating health issues in the political arena
UNMC College of Nursing and School of Allied Health Professions students recently learned effective ways of communicating important health-related issues to political leaders.
May 15, 2006
Plaza to pay tribute to caregivers
The Tribute to Caregivers Plaza will be the final piece to the recently completed Hixson Lied Center project. The plaza area will be dedicated May 23.
May 15, 2006
Events to raise money, awareness for autism program
After raising more than $642,000 for the autism program at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute last year with a dinner and golf tournament, Gail Werner-Robertson has even bigger plans for this year. Founder and CEO of GWR Wealth Management LLC, Werner-Robertson hopes to raise $1 million this year through a three-day series of events running June 3-5.
May 12, 2006
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