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Psychiatrist Susan Boust, M.D., has been appointed to the newly established state Behavioral Health and Oversight Commission. An associate professor of psychiatry at UNMC, Dr. Boust has long been a champion of the need for better public access to quality mental health care.

Jul 22, 2004

Cancer experts to participate in July 28 Internet chat

Three cancer experts from UNMC will conduct a live Internet chat sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s patient Web site, People Living With Cancer (www.PLWC.org). The live chat will be Wednesday, July 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. (CDT) on “Understanding Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma.” The chat will provide patients, family members and caregivers an opportunity to ask questions of experts.

Jul 22, 2004

A weekly IRB message — protocol deviations

Each Wednesday, UNMC Today features an informational article about changes affecting UNMC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the research community. This week’s IRB message will discuss protocol deviations.

Jul 21, 2004

Online service helps support UNMC researcher

Verlyn Veldhouse politely listened to Sandra Gunselman, Ph.D., as she spoke about her job at UNMC whenever they met at their sons’ Boy Scout meetings. Dr. Gunselman didn’t know if she was boring Veldhouse with the small talk. “He never really said anything,” she said, until last December when Veldhouse, president of the Omaha-based Internet service efanz, approached Dr. Gunselman and offered a $2,000 donation toward her research.

Jul 21, 2004

Lotus Notes users – Clarkson e-mail to change July 27

If you use Lotus Notes to send e-mail messages to The Nebraska Medical Center hospital or clinics, ITS says be aware of the following:

Beginning July 27, the Clarkson e-mail address will change to The Nebraska Medical Center and replies to old messages with the Clarkson address will be undeliverable, requiring you to use the new address.
Personal address book groups will need to be updated with the new address, beginning July 27 (see story for instructions). Timing is crucial so don’t update too soon.

Jul 21, 2004

Arts for Hearts Show, silent auction tops $3,200

The third annual Arts for Hearts Show and Silent Auction in May raised more than $3,200.

Jul 20, 2004

UNMC researcher cheers on musical sons

It’s 12:45 a.m. and the phone rings. “Is Nick there?” It’s a frequent question at the Hexum house, said Terry Hexum, Ph.D., despite the fact that his oldest son lives in Los Angeles, where he is the lead singer/guitarist for the popular band 311.

Jul 20, 2004

British students study dentistry at UNMC

Martina Fell and Mary Doherty, dental students from the University of Birmingham (England) School of Dentistry, spent the past two weeks at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln, observing, studying and taking in American culture.

Jul 20, 2004

Online chat deals with Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card

Specific questions about the Medicare approved prescription drug discount card will be answered this month during two live “chats” on Omaha.com. The chats will last approximately one hour and are scheduled to start at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 29 on Omaha.com. UNMC is one of the sponsors of the event.

Jul 19, 2004

UNMC nurse practitioner awarded national fellowship honors

Kathryn Fiandt, D.N.Sc., associate professor in the UNMC College of Nursing, has been selected as a fellow in the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and has received a Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellowship. She is being recognized for the expertise and leadership she has exhibited throughout her 28-year career as a nurse practitioner.

Jul 16, 2004