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Cornhusker linebacker tackles nursing profession
As a linebacker for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Tim Miller uses his body to tackle opponents. But it’s his intellect he uses when he tells people he’s studying to be a nurse.
The 6-foot-1, 215-pound sophomore who grew up on a farm near Elmwood, Neb., isn’t bothered by the ribbing he gets from fellow athletes. Instead, he uses it as an opportunity to educate others on the role of nurses.
May 8, 2002
UNMC Faculty Senate honors Dr. Berndt
The UNMC Faculty Senate Monday passed a resolution recognizing the contributions of William Berndt, Ph.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies. Dr. Berndt will retire May 31 after 20 years in several key administrative positions at UNMC.See story to read the resolution.
May 8, 2002
Dr. Crouse appointed interim vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has appointed David Crouse, Ph.D., as interim vice chancellor for academic affairs and interim dean for graduate studies. The appointment, subject to approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, would be effective June 1.
May 7, 2002
Survivors of heart disease, stroke make 2002 Heart Walk a personal quest
For many of the individuals and families participating in Saturday’s eighth annual Omaha-Metro American Heart Walk, the walk had personal meaning. With 1,703 people registering for the walk, $305,382 has been raised so far. UNMC received an award for the top fundraising company, raising $32,788 to date. See story for photos.
May 7, 2002
UNMC radiology residents rank high in passage of oral licensure exams
UNMC’s Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program ranks near the top 10 percent of all programs in oral exam pass rate. From 1997 to 2001, UNMC residents ranked 20th out of 196 programs nationally among those taking the American Board of Radiology oral exam for the first time. During that same time, 18 of UNMC’s 20 residents passed on the first attempt.
May 6, 2002
Nursing career blossoms for mother, daughter
Dawn Franklin has watched her mother build a lifelong career in nursing. On Saturday, the 26-year-old will start building her own career when she graduates with a bachelor’s degree from the UNMC College of Nursing.
The ceremony falls during National Nurses Week, which begins May 6 and culminates May 12 on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of the nursing profession.
May 6, 2002
Screening event promotes cancer prevention, early detection
The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, a partnership between UNMC and NHS, held its third annual free cancer screening at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church social hall Sunday, April 28. Nearly 100 men and women participated in the screening.
May 3, 2002
UNMC’s student-run STD clinic gains South Omaha’s RESPECT
For three months after UNMC’s RESPECT Clinic opened, Theresa Spitzer wondered when the first patient would walk through the door.
Dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and education of sexually transmitted diseases among South Omaha’s underserved persons, the clinic didn’t receive a single patient between Oct. 3, 2001, and January. Since then, RESPECT (Responsible Early STD Prevention Education and Community Testing) has consistently served four to five patients each time it is open — a total of almost 40 patients as of May 1.
May 3, 2002
ACCME reaccredits UNMC’s Center for Continuing Education
The Center for Continuing Education within the UNMC College of Medicine has received a four-year accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
May 2, 2002
Survey: Most Americans don’t worry about stroke
If you asked 1,000 people what health condition worries them most, how many would say stroke? The answer: 10. That’s right — 1 percent.
Stroke is America’s No. 3 killer and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability. Yet it is nowhere near the forefront of most Americans’ minds, according to a recently released American Stroke Association survey.
May 1, 2002