Newsroom
Update on influenza vaccine distribution
The Department of Health and Human Services’ recent news release indicates that 46-48 million doses of influenza vaccine designated for the United States will not be released from Chiron. Find out what this means for The Nebraska Medical Center.
Oct 7, 2004
Dr. Fayad co-authors study in prestigious journal
The final results of the first randomized study of protected stenting for the carotid artery in patients at high-risk for standard surgery are being published in today’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
Oct 7, 2004
Mechanical device energizes heart patient
Using a small electronic pumping device, called the HeartMate, physicians at The Nebraska Medical Center have given a Nebraska woman reason to hope. Kathryn Stull of Gothenburg, Neb., is a self-confessed chatterbox. So when she stopped talking, her family knew something was wrong.
Oct 6, 2004
Physician assistants honored nationally
UNMC’s Physician Assistant class of 2006 will set up an information booth about the profession today from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. outside the Nebraska Cafe and at Clarkson Tower. Today is the beginning of National PA week, which runs through Oct. 12.
Oct 6, 2004
Core facilities support UNMC research
The UNMC Vice Chancellor for Research Office recently sponsored its first Shared Resources Core Facilities Day to promote awareness of UNMC’s core facilities and highlight collaborative research opportunities on campus.
Oct 5, 2004
Designated shuttle lot to expedite travels
Beginning Nov. 1, employees at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center can park in a specially designated lot with exclusive shuttle service to and from the main hospitals, University Tower and Clarkson Tower.
Oct 4, 2004
Cyclists to raise awareness of cancer clinical trials
The main branch of the U.S. Postal Service in Omaha will host a rally starting at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, to welcome the Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope”, a cycling journey across America to invigorate the public about the importance of cancer research. The event is open to the public and cancer survivors are especially encouraged to attend.
Oct 4, 2004
Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness conference Oct. 22
The seventh annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference will be Friday, Oct. 22, at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, 72nd & Grover Streets.
Oct 1, 2004
Sobering look at sexual behavior of teens
More than 60 campus staff and faculty members recently received a sobering update on the progressively risky and disease-ridden sexual behaviors of Omaha teens.
Sep 30, 2004
UNMC to host pain management series
UNMC pain management experts will provide an overview of what health professionals and scientists are doing to help manage pain during UNMC’s fall Mini-Medical School. The free health educational series titled, “Make It Go Away – Managing Pain,” will run Thursdays, Oct. 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (central time).
Sep 29, 2004