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Health management program makes a difference
Darren Dageforde of Facilities Management & Planning was recognized last week by the Wellness Council of the Midlands for making extraordinary healthy lifestyle changes as a result of UNMC’s wellness program. Here is his story, in his own words.
Nov 18, 2005
2005 international photo contest winners announced
Katalin Rabl, Ph.D., ophthalmology, is the grand prize-winner in the fifth annual International Photography Contest, sponsored by UNMC International Studies and Programs. Click to see the award-winning photos.
Nov 18, 2005
Leuenberger earns Wellness Council leadership award
A conscientious employer, Don Leuenberger says, has a responsibility to provide reasonable opportunities for employees to participate in healthy activities and to encourage employees to take part in healthy activities. For his efforts, he has received the William M. Kizer Light of Wellness Award from the Wellness Council of the Midlands.
Nov 17, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Brian Hasley, M.D.
Brian Hasley, M.D., assistant professor in orthopaedic surgery, is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus.
Nov 17, 2005
UNMC neurosurgeon, Lyal Leibrock, M.D., dies
Lyal Leibrock, M.D., professor of surgery and former longtime chief of the section of neurosurgery at UNMC, died Sunday at his Omaha home from colon cancer. He was 64.
Nov 16, 2005
HPTC healthcare resources directory available
It’s the 10th anniversary of the Health Professions Tracking Center and the latest edition of the “Directory of Nebraska and Western Iowa Healthcare Resources” is hot off the press.
Nov 16, 2005
Elkhorn students receive unique tour of OR
A group of 70 sixth-grade students from Elkhorn Ridge Middle School had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour the new operating rooms in the Hixson-Lied Center for Clinical Excellence on Nov. 8 and learn first-hand from the experts on what actually happens in the operating room.
Nov 15, 2005
Bricks fall on Computing Services building
Anderson Excavation Monday began demolition on the UNMC Computing Services building, the last of 12 buildings to be razed from 40th to 42nd Street for the new Center for Health Science Education.
Nov 15, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Jennifer Audi, M.D.
Jennifer Audi, M.D., is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus. Dr. Audi is an assistant professor with the section of emergency medicine in the department of surgery. She also is assistant medical director for The Nebraska Regional Poison Center.
Nov 15, 2005
2006 Student Senate officers elected
Dan Connealy of Chadron, a third-year medical student, will serve as the 2006 UNMC Student Senate president and student regent. Michael Furasek of Lincoln, also a third-year medical student, will serve as vice president. The pair will take office in January.
Nov 14, 2005