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African-American contributions to medicine — part 3 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with Yvonne Thornton, M.D., one of the leading women in maternal-fetal medicine.
Feb 22, 2002
World-renowned cardiologist keynotes UNMC’s Cardiovascular Research Symposium
UNMC’s Sixth Annual Cardiovascular Research Symposium featured 33 posters and a keynote address by Arthur J. Moss, M.D., who is believed to be the world’s leading authority on the study of patients with Long QT Syndrome — a deadly genetic heart defect found mainly in children.
Feb 22, 2002
College of Nursing West Nebraska Division to celebrate anniversary, opening of diabetes clinics
The UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff will host open houses next week in Scottsbluff and Alliance. The Panhandle Diabetes Outreach Project in Scottsbluff will be celebrating its one-year anniversary and its grand opening expansion in Alliance.
Feb 22, 2002
440 people enjoyed Chinese Lunar New Year Party
Celebrating the Year of the Horse, more than 440 people enjoyed the Feb. 16 Chinese Lunar New Year Party at UNMC’s Student Life Center.
Feb 22, 2002
Broadcast of sinus surgery provides learning opportunities
Surgeons from several states will have the opportunity to learn new skills this weekend during the Second Annual Nebraska Endoscopic Surgery Course, which is focused on sinus surgery. The course, to be led by Donald Leopold, M.D., will take place today and Saturday at UNMC.
Feb 22, 2002
International Department makes tremendous strides, advances UNMC/NHS globally
In just over two years, the Office of International Healthcare Services (OIHS) has helped transform UNMC/NHS into a significant participant on the international medical market.
Feb 21, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 2 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with Louis Tompkins Wright, M.D., whose research with antibiotics paved the way for FDA approval.
Feb 21, 2002
Halda’s positive attitude melts away challenges of groundskeeping
Bill Halda won’t say he dislikes winter, even when faced with zero-degree weather and mounds of snow. The man responsible for UNMC’s snow removal admits that winter can be a “challenge” and sometimes gets “tough,” but ask Halda what the hardest part of his job is and with pride he’ll tell you that he loves it all.
For his upbeat attitude and sincere dedication, Halda is this month’s recipient of the Chancellor’s Gold and Silver ‘U’ Awards. Halda is the first person to receive both awards in the same month.
Feb 20, 2002
Dr. Armitage’s caricature unveiled at OPC
James Armitage, M.D., made history Feb. 4, but it wasn’t easy. The dean of the UNMC College of Medicine became the first physician to ever be honored with the Omaha Press Club’s most prestigious award — “The Face on the Barroom Floor.” But, to receive this distinction, he had to first endure a vintage 40-minute roasting by five of his UNMC colleagues.
Feb 20, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 1 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series kicks off today with Onesimus, a black servant who contributed to the fight against smallpox.
Feb 20, 2002