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UNMC epilepsy program making a difference
Everyone looks forward to the weekend, but this coming weekend is extra special to Heather Overton. The 23-year-old Bellevue girl, who was first diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 18 months, will celebrate three years of being seizure free on June 3. It’s a landmark event, and she gives full credit to Sanjay Singh, M.D., director of The Nebraska Epilepsy Center at UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.
May 31, 2006
UNMC HR takes lead in applying technology applications
Beginning July 10, UNMC will welcome a new automated, Internet-based management system in Human Resources that will help create, modify and update non-faculty position descriptions, compliance requirements and classification or job evaluation related to that position. The new Jobs@ Position Description, Classification and Compliance Module will work in conjunction with the Jobs@ Recruitment module. See story for orientation dates/times.
May 31, 2006
Rural physicians share characteristics
It is well known that there is a shortage of physicians serving rural communities in this country. What Paul Paulman, M.D., wants to know is what makes family physicians currently practicing in rural areas successful?The results of his qualitative study into this question were recently published in the spring 2006 issue of The Journal of Rural Health.
May 30, 2006
UNMC researcher receives Linus Pauling Award
The pioneering research of Eleanor Rogan, Ph.D., professor in the Eppley Institute, has earned her the 2006 Linus Pauling Award for Functional Medicine. The award is given for research that is changing the thinking about a biomedical problem.
May 30, 2006
Silver U recipients announced for May
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
May 26, 2006
UNMC nursing student saves lives in Iraq
This weekend has special meaning for Sgt. Chad Miller. It is the UNMC College of Nursing student and Nebraska Army National Guard medic’s first Memorial Day back on American soil after serving a year in Iraq.
May 26, 2006
Faculty Senate elected, re-elected reps
The UNMC Faculty Senate announces its newly elected and re-elected representatives. The group’s organizational meeting is set for June 5.
May 25, 2006
14 UNMC physicians among America’s Top Doctors
Fourteen of almost 20 Nebraska physicians listed in the fifth edition of the “America’s Top Doctors” book are UNMC faculty members. Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., publishes the book to help consumers find a good physician.
May 25, 2006
Tribute to Caregivers Plaza dedicated
A 13-foot sculpture that conveys the compassionate touch of a caregiver stands at the center of the Tribute to Caregivers Plaza. The plaza, built as a peaceful garden meant for reflection, was dedicated Tuesday on the east side of the Hixson Lied Center, just south of Clarkson Tower.
May 25, 2006
New center to study arthritis outcomes
UNMC announced today that it will establish a new center to better understand the epidemiology of arthritis and to better analyze the determinants which predict outcomes for arthritis sufferers. Called the Ruth and Bill Scott Center for Outcomes Research, the center is expected to open this fall in Poynter Hall.
May 24, 2006