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The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center Thursday hosted the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) symposium on “Colon, Rectal and Anal Cancers.”

Oct 8, 2004

Nursing students to participate in induction ceremonies

The UNMC College of Nursing will hold induction ceremonies Sunday at 2 p.m. (CDT) to recognize 131 new nursing students as they commit to academic integrity and begin assimilating the values and behaviors of the professional nurse.

Oct 8, 2004

Art exhibit shows healing power of dogs

The UNMC College of Nursing Lincoln Division invites the public to a free Paws Up! art exhibit “For The Love of Dogs” that includes 25 colorful drawings of dogs by children.

Oct 8, 2004

Tour of Hope cyclists promote cancer clinical trials

Sharing a passion for cancer research, five cyclists ride into the darkness, guided by the light of hope. In all, 20 cyclists – cancer survivors, physicians, nurses, caregivers, researchers and loved ones – are relaying 3,500 miles, round-the-clock as part of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope, an eight-day journey across America to invigorate the public about the importance of cancer research.

Oct 7, 2004

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