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Dental hygiene rotation at Pine Ridge
Four dental hygiene students from the UNMC College of Dentistry West Division in Scottsbluff, Neb., reflect on their rotation on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, in S.D.
May 12, 2005
Three to be honored at May 13 commencement
UNMC will honor three individuals for their dedication and support to UNMC and the health professions during Friday’s commencement ceremony in Omaha.
May 11, 2005
Medical research advocates honored
“Survival” for Rik Bonness, a former college and NFL football player, took on new meaning 13 years ago when his sons – his youngest at age 4 and, three years later, his oldest at age 9 — were diagnosed with juvenile (Type I) diabetes and required constant finger pokes and insulin injections to stay alive.
May 11, 2005
UNMC, Douglas County Attorney’s Office unite in L.E.A.D.
UNMC is collaborating with the Douglas County Attorney’s Office (DCA), the Omaha medical community and First National Bank to develop a nationally acclaimed youth education program in Omaha. First started in California, the “Legal Enrichment and Decision Making” (LEAD) project is directed toward preventive education in health and legal issues for middle school children.
May 10, 2005
Honorary degree recipient to give May 12 lecture
UNMC has selected Linda Cronenwett, Ph.D., professor and dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, to receive a 2005 Honorary Doctor of Science degree. During her visit, Dr. Cronenwett will present a lecture titled, “Nursing’s Contributions to Healthcare Quality: Raising the Bar,” on Thursday, May 12.
May 10, 2005
UNMC researchers tackle most lethal form of cancer
UNMC researchers Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., and Surinder Batra, Ph.D., received a $3.3 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute, to make earlier diagnosis of pancreatic cancer a reality. Drs. Hollingsworth and Batra are two of many investigators at UNMC who received a total of more than $17 million in research grants in the last three months of 2004. That’s a 76 percent increase over the same period in 2003.
May 10, 2005
UNMC researcher co-edits Web-based pharmacological resource
Expert pharmacologists are available around-the-clock, thanks to xPharm, an interactive and user-friendly database of pharmacological information co-edited by UNMC’s David B. Bylund, Ph.D.
May 9, 2005
Humanities teach the art of medicine
When Charles Wilson, M.D., dropped his pre-med major to take more philosophy, art, literature and history his undergraduate counselor’s words echoed in his head. “Mark my words, young man. You will never get into medical school.”
May 9, 2005
MMI’s Arts for Hearts show, silent auction May 11-12
The Fourth Annual Arts for Hearts Show and Silent Auction on May 11-12 will benefit Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Recreation Therapy Program (MMIRTP). The show features works created by children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities who participate in various MMIRTP programs, along with local professional artists.
May 9, 2005
Cystic fibrosis walk is May 21
The Nebraska Medical Center/UNMC Cystic Fibrosis team is recruiting walkers for the GREAT STRIDES Walk on Saturday, May 21, at Chalco Hills, Wehrspann Lake, Visitor’s Center. The Nebraska Regional Cystic Fibrosis Center at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center is the only center of its kind in the region.
May 9, 2005