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Fifty-eight students from The Educare Center of Omaha recently came to UNMC’s Pediatric Dental Clinic for dental screenings. The screenings were part of an ongoing collaboration UNMC has with Educare to provide basic health services and education for the children enrolled at the early childhood center.

Oct 11, 2005

Nebraska Center for Virology gets $10.6 million grant

The Nebraska Center for Virology has received a five-year, $10.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. The center links scientists engaged in studying viruses at Nebraska’s three major biomedical research institutions: UNMC, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Creighton University.

Oct 11, 2005

Heartland Latino Leadership Conference Nov. 3-4

The sixth annual Heartland Latino Leadership Conference & Expo — the biggest Latino leadership forum in the Midwest — will take place Nov. 3-4 at the Omaha Qwest Convention Center & Arena. See story for info on keynote speakers and registration details.

Oct 11, 2005

United Way campaign focuses on local needs

The generosity of Americans was apparent after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated families along the Gulf Coast. Local agencies hope for a similar outpouring of support for local families with their own day-to-day struggles. UNMC kicks off its United Way campaign today with a goal of $126,000.

Oct 10, 2005

Afghan leaders visit, explore UNMC curriculum

In 1992, UNMC fully revamped its medical school Six health care professionals from the university in Afghanistan are spending a week with UNMC faculty members to get a first-hand look at medical care and student education.

Oct 10, 2005

Employees say farewell to ITS Building

For 24 years, the Computing Services building was home to Yvette Holly and her staff. Years earlier, it was home to hundreds of orphans and children. On Friday, former tenants of the building – the Child Saving Institute and UNMC’s Information Technology Services – gathered to say goodbye to the 80-year-old building that is scheduled for demolition this fall.

Oct 10, 2005

World-renowned surgeon talks of fate

Michael DeBakey, M.D., wanted to buy nylon. But, the Houston, Texas, department store was “fresh out of nylon,” he said. Instead, the world-renowned surgeon bought a yard of Dacron, which he fashioned into the first arterial grafts for arteries and blood vessels on his wife’s Singer sewing machine.See story for soundbites from the press conference.

Oct 7, 2005

Spotlight on new faculty – Meet Dr. James Simmons

James Simmons, M.D., is one of many new faculty members on the UNMC campus. Dr. Simmons is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine.

Oct 7, 2005

UNMC Youth Learning Center student honored

While other students thought Josh Irvin was just horsing around, 11-year old Precious Moore knew he was in trouble. Her classmate was choking and trying to get someone’s attention. Moore, who had received training in the abdominal thrust procedure during one of her classes at the UNMC Youth Learning Center, used the procedure to save her friend’s life.

Oct 7, 2005

Keeping you cyber-safe at UNMC – part 1 of 4

In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, UNMC’s Information Technology Services will feature several articles this month on identity theft, computer scams, Internet safety for children and how to keep your computer secure. The first is on cyber-safety.

Oct 7, 2005