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UNMC physician receives Navy’s lifetime achievement award
Retired Navy Captain Steven W. Remmenga, M.D.,associate professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at UNMC, recently received the Robert A. Ross Award for the significant contributions he made to the Navy Section of the Armed Forces District of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Nov 6, 2003
Study focuses on Seasonal Affective Disorder
Each year numerous people are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder, a debilitating depression that comes in late autumn to early winter and leaves a person feeling blue, listless and socially withdrawn. William J. Burke, M.D., would like to change that. See article for more details on the study.
Nov 5, 2003
Durham Research Center dedication set for Nov. 13
UNMC will open the doors soon to a 10-level, state-of-the-art research building. The $77 million Durham Research Center, built almost exclusively with private funds, will hold its dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13. A public open house is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Nov 5, 2003
Electronic cost transfer form training Nov. 19
Sponsored Programs Accounting and the Office of Budget, Analysis and Financial Compliance will co-host a training session titled, “How to Use the New Electronic Cost Transfer Form” Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Nov 5, 2003
Hispanic Heritage Month panel explores immigration rights
The Fourth Annual Heartland Latino Leadership Conference on Nov. 6-7 offers a full complement of workshop topics that impact America’s fastest-growing minority group. Yet, perhaps the most powerful single issue affecting the Latino population in the United States involves immigration rights. The UNMC Employee Diversity Network recently sponsored a panel discussion on “Problems Facing Hispanic Immigrants – Healthcare and Education.”
Nov 5, 2003
Relationship with NAP benefits UNMC, patients with HIV/AIDS
UNMC’s strong relationship with the Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) is important to the university in several ways, the medical director of the UNMC HIV Clinic says. NAP is the beneficiary of the annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” celebration. This year’s 11th annual celebration will take place on Dec. 6. A UNMC-sponsored pre-party reception and cocktail supper will take place at the Omaha Woman’s Club, 518 38th St., beginning at 7 p.m
Nov 4, 2003
Communication skills courses offered
UNMC Human Resources is presenting two communications skills courses for employees: Command Spanish for Administrative and Office Staff and English as a Second Language.
Nov 4, 2003
UNMC/Hot 107.7 radio co-sponsored children’s event
On Halloween night, UNMC and radio station Hot 107.7 co-sponsored – Trick or Trunk – a candy giveaway that drew more than 2,000 children and parents to the Baker’s Place parking lot at 51st Street and Ames Avenue. This was the first time for such an event in North Omaha.
Nov 4, 2003
UMA provides winter health tune up
About 300 adults and children received a “Winter Health Tune Up” Saturday at the University Medical Associates’ annual health screening event at Clarkson West Medical Center, 144th and Center Streets.
Nov 4, 2003
Allied Health week celebrated at UNMC
Allied Health Professions Week is being celebrated this week to honor health care providers working in the more than 80 allied health professions.
Nov 4, 2003