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UNMC grad receives foundation’s highest award
University of Nebraska graduate John C. Goldner, M.D., of Omaha is this year’s recipient of the Perry W. Branch Award for Distinguished Service to the University of Nebraska. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University of Nebraska Foundation.
Nov 1, 2005
UNMC sponsors Restore Omaha conference Nov. 5-6
Historic property owners seeking information on restoration and preservation techniques can choose from an extensive menu of programs at the Restore Omaha Conference, Exhibition and Tour Nov. 5-6, at the Mutual of Omaha Dome.
Nov 1, 2005
Inside the new emergency department
When it opens on Nov. 10, the Hixson-Lied Center for Clinical Excellence will be home to the largest emergency department in the Midwest. In fact, patients would have to travel to Chicago or Denver to find one of equal size, security and technology.
Nov 1, 2005
UNMC to further develop bioterrorism-related curricula
UNMC will continue to develop interdisciplinary bioterrorism-related curricula for its students and for health care students across the United States, with the renewal of a grant that it first received in 2003.
Oct 31, 2005
UNMC, UNL’s tiny robots invade newspapers
You could call it the invasion of the mini-robots from Nebraska. They surfaced in Seattle, San Jose, Myrtle Beach, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C.. and as far away as Great Britain, Africa, Australia and China. That’s just a small sampling of where a Nebraska-born technological triumph surfaced in newspapers, publications and other media worldwide, thanks to an Associated Press story that was picked up last week by nearly 200 news outlets.
Oct 31, 2005
Employees tour new Center for Clinical Excellence
On Friday, UNMC and hospital employees got their first glimpse at an array of features inside the new Hixson-Lied Center for Clinical Excellence, which physically connects University and Clarkson Towers. Click to find out how many gallons of paint were used, as well as other interesting construction facts.
Oct 31, 2005
Protecting kids online – part 4 of 4
Children present unique security risks when they use a computer — not only do you have to keep them safe, you have to protect the data on your computer. Find out how to help protect your kids online. This caps a four-part series by UNMC’s Information Technology Services in recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Oct 28, 2005
Hixson-Lied Center for Clinical Excellence is unveiled
Today’s grand opening of the Hixson-Lied Center for Clinical Excellence unlocks the future home for the largest emergency department in the Midwest, more than 25 state-of-the-art operating rooms, radiology equipment that can scan the body in 10 seconds and a Newborn Intensive Care Unit designed around the tiniest patients.
Oct 28, 2005
UNMC physician to be on national television
John Colombo, M.D., professor and chief of the UNMC pediatric pulmonology section, will be featured on a national television segment that will run on Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. on the CBS television network. The CBS affiliate in Omaha is KMTV (Ch. 3).
Oct 28, 2005
Family event Oct. 30 at Joslyn Art Museum
Stop by the Joslyn Art Museum on Sunday and see John James Audubon’s animal prints, while youngsters make animal masks and Halloween treat bags. The Passport Partners Family Day is free to UNMC, UMA and hospital employees, students and their families.
Oct 28, 2005