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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
Employees have time to return SimplyWell sign-up cards
The data obtained from the health screenings of a new campus wellness program will help to guide future employee wellness efforts, says Jayme Nekuda, UNMC’s manager of health promotion. The SimplyWell program is free to UNMC employees who participate in UNMC’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical insurance plan. Employees may still enroll by returning their sign-up cards to the SimplyWell office.
Nov 3, 2003
Mayor to address concerns at Nov. 5 town hall meeting
Mayor Mike Fahey will host a town hall meeting Nov. 5 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Field Club of Omaha, Inc., clubhouse, 3615 Woolworth Ave. He will address concerns presented by residents at previous Destination Midtown meetings.
Nov 3, 2003
AFLAC gift brightens experience for pediatric cancer patients
Amid the tricks of Halloween came a big treat for pediatric cancer patients and families at The Nebraska Medical Center. AFLAC presented the hospital with a $45,000 gift to help kids and their families get through a truly scary time in their lives.
Oct 31, 2003
UNMC hosts appreciation lunch for high school principals
In 2001, UNMC’s Office of Student Equity and Multicultural Affairs (OSEMA) inaugurated an appreciation lunch for the principals of schools that send six or more graduates to the incoming fall class. This year, 20 schools met this qualification.
Oct 31, 2003
UNMC accepting applications for associate vice chancellor position
UNMC has opened its search for a new position, the associate vice chancellor for research. Over the past five years, UNMC’s extramural research funding has nearly doubled, to $62 million.Click on the headline for details of the new position.
Oct 31, 2003
Nebraska Regional Poison Center offers Halloween safety tips
No spells will be cast on young spooks this Halloween with a few sensible tips from the Nebraska Regional Poison Center.
Oct 30, 2003
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