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International photo contest winners announced

Meredith Hammans, a lab assistant in the NHS University Hospital diagnostic center, has been named the grand-prize winner in the second annual International Photography Contest at UNMC.

Nov 18, 2002

Dr. Maurer named to AHC Biodefense Council

Harold M. Maurer, M.D., chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been named as one of 12 members of the newly formed Biodefense Council of the Association of Academic Health Centers (AHC).

Roger J. Bulger, M.D., president and chief executive officer of the AHC, made the appointment.

Nov 18, 2002

UNMC to expand distance learning opportunities

During the past 10 years, the UNMC Division of Medical Technology has educated 96 students at several clinical education sites in rural Nebraska, and 98 percent of those students have stayed to work in rural hospitals.

Now, thanks to a federal grant, UNMC will expand that distance-education model to sites in Iowa, South Dakota and Wyoming, as the need for medical technologists and other health-care personnel grows significantly.

Nov 15, 2002

UNMC hosting international conference on bone marrow, stem cell transplantation

The University of Nebraska Medical Center, which is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia and lymphoma, is hosting two conferences this week on bone marrow and stem cell transplantation.

The conferences are being held at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Omaha, will focus on advances made in cancer treatment, drugs, research and cancer care.

Nov 15, 2002

UNMC Community Academy sponsors drive to benefit Project Hope, the Potter House

With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, most people are looking forward to how much food they expect to eat, not how little. This year, students who participate in the UNMC Community Academy are helping feed those in need by hosting a food and sundry needs drive, now through Nov. 22, to benefit Project Hope and The Potter House.

Nov 15, 2002

Cancer survivor, spouse sign research fund agreement

It’s not brick and mortar that makes a good medical center, cancer survivor David Aresty says, but the ideas and workings within the med center walls.

That’s one reason why Aresty and his wife signed the David and Patti Aresty Cancer Research Fund Agreement on Friday to complete their $500,000 gift, which supports novel research and established the Aresty Lounge in the Lied Transplant Center at UNMC. They signed the fund agreement at the Lied center, in the second-floor lounge that bears their name.

Nov 14, 2002

Native American event planned for today

The campus is invited to share an appreciation of the richness of Native American culture today from noon to 2 p.m. in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.

Nov 14, 2002

UNMC to host international conferences on bone marrow, stem cell transplantation

UNMC, which is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia and lymphoma, will host two conferences today through Saturday, Nov. 14-16, on bone marrow and stem cell transplantation.

The conferences, to be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Omaha, will focus on advances made in cancer treatment, drugs, research and cancer care.

Nov 14, 2002

UNMC to implement new password security procedure

In coordination with HIPAA regulations and improving security for information technology resources, a new password security procedure is being implemented at UNMC.

Nov 13, 2002

Dentistry to provide dental care to 125 underserved kids

The UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln will host Children’s Dental Day Thursday, Nov. 14, providing free dental care and education to 125 underserved children from Norfolk and Fremont.

Nov 13, 2002