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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 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

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

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

UNMC reports progress in gender equity

Significant improvements in gender equity have been made at UNMC, said Myrna Newland, M.D., director of the equity office and professor of anesthesiology.

Oct 24, 2003

Heartland Latino Leadership conference Nov. 6-7

The Fourth Annual Heartland Latino Leadership Conference (HLLC) will be held Nov.6-7, at the new Qwest Center Omaha, 445 N. 10th St. Aura Whitney-Jackson, community liaison, UNMC Community Partnership, is the 2003 HLLC conference president.

Oct 24, 2003

Panowicz honored with Light of Wellness Award

A year ago, when Dorothy Panowicz would return to the UNMC Administration Building from a meeting at Wittson Hall, the uphill walk left her winded. Today, a few months after smoking her last cigarette, the Business and Finance staff assistant makes the climb with ease. She was one of 11 Omaha-area people honored last week with the William M. Kizer Light of Wellness Award, presented by the Wellness Council of the Midlands.

Oct 23, 2003

SimplyWell program to begin at UNMC

A new workplace wellness program at UNMC will begin soon, and sign-up cards will be mailed to eligible employees this week. The SimplyWell program is free to employees. See article for more details, including a letter from UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D.

Oct 23, 2003