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Researchers evaluate treatment for lung disease
Researchers at UNMC are conducting a study to evaluate a new treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a debilitating and deadly lung disease. UNMC is one of 75 leading medical centers in North America and Europe participating in a phase III clinical trial that tests the potential of interferon gamma-1b.
May 5, 2005
UNMC thanks administrative professionals
More than 250 administrative professionals attended Wednesday’s celebration of Administrative Professionals Day. The event was sponsored by the UNMC Employee Growth Advocacy Development Organization (EGAD).
May 5, 2005
Woodard to graduate with residency, twins
This month, Lucille Woodard earns her medical degree from UNMC, capping a journey she never imagined.
May 4, 2005
A HIPAA message — Are we done yet?
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. This HIPAA-related message is part of UNMC’s continued effort to educate employees. Today’s HIPAA message addresses the status of HIPAA implementation and compliance.
May 4, 2005
Heart walk May 7 to honor survivors, raise funds
The 2005 Omaha-Metro American Heart Walk is set for Saturday, May 7 at Chalco Hills Recreation area around Wehrspann Lake. Approximately 2,000 people are expected to participate in the 10th annual event.
May 3, 2005
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May 3, 2005
Regent Wilson to address UNMC campus May 4
Physicians serve as healers, counselors, advocates, scientists, technicians, analysts, philosophers and leaders, so a broad intellectual foundation in the humanities is valuable, says University of Nebraska Regent Charles Wilson, M.D. He will be at UNMC on Wednesday, May 4, to present “Preparing Tomorrow’s Physician.” The noon presentation is in Bennett Hall, Room 2020.
May 2, 2005
Epilepsy support group celebrates first anniversary
Heather Overton, a junior at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, is on a roll. In late March, Overton was named one of 16 national winners of the 2005 Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award. On April 19, the support group she helped found celebrated its first anniversary. And, on June 3, if all goes as planned, Overton will celebrate two years of being seizure free.
Apr 29, 2005
Making sense of CMMS – – New cage cards, new procedures
CMMS, the “Comparative Medicine Management System,” is a new computerized business management system. UNMC Today will provide weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your research program. This week’s message — outlines bar code census tracking issues.
Apr 28, 2005
Nursing faculty, students launch leadership academy
The UNMC College of Nursing has launched a leadership academy for students. The pilot program began in Omaha earlier this year with plans in the fall to expand to the college’s divisions in Scottsbluff, Kearney and Lincoln.
Apr 27, 2005