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Mini-Medical School celebrates 10th anniversary
UNMC and co-sponsors in 17 communities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in a free health educational series titled, “A Decade Makes a Difference.” The series will run three Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13 and 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (central time). This fall’s Mini-Medical School, which focuses on genetics, cardiology and the brain, celebrates the 10th anniversary of the program.
Sep 21, 2005
Niedfelt Nursing Research Center ribbon-cutting
UNMC College of Nursing Associate Dean for Research Bernice Yates, Ph.D., faculty, staff and students recently attended a ribbon-cutting/open house at the newly remodeled Niedfelt Nursing Research Center.
Sep 21, 2005
Family medicine poster contest winners announced
UNMC College of Medicine students Sarah Kippenbrock and Erin Jenkins took top honors in the M3 rural Family Medicine poster contest.
Sep 21, 2005
National storyteller, cancer survivor to perform Sept. 22
Nationally recognized storyteller Victoria Burnett will present a one-hour performance, “Storyspiritualogy” the art of telling stories through spirituals, at noon on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. Food will be served to the first 50 attendees.
Sep 20, 2005
Annual golf tournament to benefit UNMC student-run clinics
The sixth annual “SHARING The Green” golf tournament, which benefits three clinics run by University of Nebraska Medical Center students, will take place on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Players Club at Deer Creek, 12101 Deer Creek Drive in Omaha.
Sep 20, 2005
White coat, pinning ceremonies mark milestone
Last month, UNMC’s newest students participated in a rite of passage that marks the beginning of their health care careers.
Sep 19, 2005
Maurers honored by Chabad of Nebraska
Making the community better has been a team effort for UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly. Team Maurer was in the spotlight once again Wednesday night as the Maurers were honored by Chabad of Nebraska for all they have done during their 12 years in Nebraska.
Sep 19, 2005
Volunteers needed for hospital decontamination team
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Hospital Decontamination Team. Safety Operations will be conducting a patient decontamination training session on Oct. 19 and 20 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Sep 19, 2005
Health Professions Tracking Center lands contract
The UNMC Health Professions Tracking Center, a unique service for tracking health professionals, will seek approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents today to start providing its services to the Wyoming Health Care Commission. The one-year contract would be renewable on an annual basis.
Sep 16, 2005
Constitution and Citizenship Day: Fundamental rights affecting health care
On Sept. 17, the United States will celebrate Constitution and Citizenship Day to recognize the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. All educational institutions receiving federal funding are required to provide educational programming on the U.S. Constitution on or around Sept. 17 of every year.
Sep 16, 2005