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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

Study examines whether perceived inability to give back in relationship causes self-health neglect

UNMC College of Nursing associate professors Betty Craft, Ph.D., and Sister Carol Grasser, Ph.D., received a $73,500, one-year grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, to determine whether the inability to reciprocate in a relationship may cause older adults to neglect their health needs.

Feb 19, 2002

Presidents Day national holiday observance — Part 6 of 6

Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In honor of the Presidents Day national holiday, UNMC Today has shared the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today’s final selections highlight Washington’s thoughts after the revolution and his plan for government.

Feb 18, 2002

Eppley researcher lays groundwork for identifying breast cancer genes

Jim Shull, Ph.D., a professor at UNMC’s Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, was recently introduced at the University of California-Berkeley as the man who made the ACI rat famous.

In a series of studies published over the past five years, Dr. Shull and colleagues have demonstrated that the ACI rat provides a valuable experimental model for studying the mechanisms through which estrogens induce breast cancer development.

Feb 18, 2002

Presidents Day national holiday observance — Part 5 of 6

Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In anticipation of the Presidents Day national holiday on Feb. 18, UNMC Today is featuring the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today’s selection highlights Washington’s farewell orders to his troops.

Feb 15, 2002

Gift to benefit ophthalmology research, medical students from Cass County

John E. Gilmore, M.D., of Santa Monica, Calif., recently completed plans with the University of Nebraska Foundation to create the John E. Gilmore, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology and the John E. Gilmore, M.D., Distinguished Scholarship fund with a future $1 million gift from his estate. The gift will benefit UNMC’s department of ophthalmology and medical students attending the UNMC College of Medicine.

Feb 15, 2002

Dr. Greiner to work closely with physician group practice

Carl Greiner, M.D., vice chairman for education and professor in the departments of psychiatry and preventive and societal medicine, has been named UNMC’s assistant dean for clinical affairs in the College of Medicine. In this position Dr. Greiner will work chiefly with University Medical Associates (UMA) — the physician group practice of UNMC — in the UMA’ s effort to operate as a business.

Feb 15, 2002