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Brace Place offers services in Council Bluffs
The Munroe-Meyer Institute, an affiliate of UNMC, has opened The Brace Place, an orthotics and prosthetics office in Council Bluffs. The Brace Place, located at 1705 McPherson Ave., Suite GL400, is a satellite of the main office at the Omaha medical center campus.
Jan 3, 2003
Eighth-graders invited to compete in UNMC Health/Science Meet
Nebraska eighth-graders are invited to compete in UNMC’s regional Health/Science Meet competitions, which will be held in March and April at six locations. Click for details.
Jan 2, 2003
Research fair opens career doors
One year ago, Lawton Verner of Fremont visited the UNMC Research Fair in search of an opportunity. He found one and returned to share his experiences with students attending the 2002 Research Fair.
Dec 31, 2002
Chancellor: Durham’s honor well-deserved
Chuck Durham’s philanthropic reach extends to countless educational and charitable organizations, and nowhere has the Omaha businessman had a greater impact than at UNMC.
On Sunday, the Omaha World-Herald named Durham as its Midlander of the Year.
Dec 30, 2002
Three generations of medical books donated to library
Charles F. Ashby, M.D., of Geneva has donated more than 300 books — spanning three generations of Fillmore County physicians — to the UNMC McGoogan Library of Medicine. Dr. Ashby, a 1942 graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, is a third-generation physician in Fillmore County.
Dec 30, 2002
Behind the scenes of the Mouse Genome Engineering Facility
Learn more about UNMC’s Mouse Genome Engineering Facility, which provides the technology and expertise to scientists who need specific mouse models for research.
Dec 27, 2002
Distance education enables nursing student to help underserved
Going to college while working a full-time job is challenge enough, says Nancy Fahrenwald. But, living in South Dakota didn’t give the UNMC College of Nursing doctoral student many choices for doctoral nursing programs.
The answer: UNMC’s distance education program.
Dec 26, 2002
Twas the night before… — a weekly HIPAA message
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Enjoy today’s holiday HIPAA message.
Dec 24, 2002
UNMC brightens the holidays for others
UNMC employees across campus have brightened the lives of others this holiday season with their generous gifts and donations. Click to read some of the holiday giving projects across campus.
Dec 24, 2002
Spirit of Hope Award given to Liz Karnes
October marked the fourth annual “Bouquet of Hope” program involving 20 florists in eight Nebraska communities. Sponsored by the Friends of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, the program raised close to $2,000 for cancer research at UNMC — making 2002 the best year yet for the program’s efforts. Liz Karnes received this year’s “Spirit of Hope” award, which is given to someone who best personifies extraordinary courage and willingness to help other cancer patients.
Dec 23, 2002