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UNMC Mini-Medical School to address gaps in health care
UNMC and co-sponsors in 12 cities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in a free health educational series titled, Building Bridges to Better Health: Addressing Gaps in Health Care. The series will run on Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CDT). The public will learn about diabetes, cancer, infant mortality, and heart disease, while exploring how the conditions impact minority populations and community health.
Oct 30, 2003
Utah school gives pharmacy students firsthand look at addictions
During his five years as a law enforcement officer in Lincoln, Brandon Vakiner saw the worst in “drunks” and drug abusers. His perspective changed after attending the Pharmacy Section of the University of Utah School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies.
Oct 29, 2003
Student senate elections Nov. 11-12
One thing already is known about the next UNMC Student Senate president – he’s a third-year College of Medicine student named Ryan. Now, students must decide whether Ryan Arnold or Ryan Shelstad will serve as their campus leader. The two Ryans are among a slate of candidates whose names will appear on the UNMC Student Senate election ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Wednesday Nov. 12.
Oct 29, 2003
What’s behind the mask? Halloween from a different perspective
For weeks now, storefronts have been decorated with jack o’lanterns, skeletons, witches and goblins. Ripe pumpkins and gourds are seen everywhere at the market. Summer is over and winter is just around the corner. Halloween is here. For others, Samhain (pronounced “SOW-in”) is the celebration of summer’s end. For those who practice the ancient traditions of Wicca (Witchcraft), this Celtic-based holiday is one of solemn beauty.
Oct 29, 2003
Dr. Maurer speaks to Lincoln Rotarians
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., spoke to a group of Rotarians in Lincoln on Tuesday. Click on the headline to view a photo.
Oct 29, 2003
University of Nebraska on a roll with moving billboards
The University of Nebraska recently rolled out a new advertising campaign — on 18 wheels. As part of an innovative national promotion, the university has partnered with Crete Carrier Corp. to create a small fleet of ‘rolling billboards’ — that is, 53-foot semi-trailers with mural-like University of Nebraska advertising on the sides.
Oct 28, 2003
New nursing dean visits Kearney, Scottsbluff
In just her second week as the new dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., traveled to Scottsbluff and Kearney. Her goal was to listen to citizens; visit UNMC nursing campuses; meet with faculty, staff and students; visit with hospital leaders; and emphasize UNMC’s commitment to the state’s rural areas.
Oct 28, 2003
UNMC tackles health disparities in Omaha
Disparities in health are not black and white. Studies show major differences in health-care outcomes are based on socio-economic status, ethnicity, geography, age and education, as well as biases, prejudice and stereotypes. Click to read about efforts to eliminate health disparities in Omaha and to find out what they look like.
Oct 28, 2003
University of Nebraska named finalist for Homeland Security center
The University of Nebraska has been named one of four finalists for a university-based Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research center related to the economic consequences of terrorism.
Oct 28, 2003
Reach to Recovery helps breast cancer patients
When Alice Bernhards was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 1/2 years ago, she didn’t know about a volunteer program designed to help people cope with the disease. Today, Bernhards volunteers for the American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery program.
Oct 27, 2003