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Dr. Shillcutt recognized, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
Jun 25, 2021
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Med center walkers make impact at Heart Walk
UNMC, Nebraska Medicine walkers teamed to raise more than $11,000.
Jun 25, 2021
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Davis lecture will discuss ‘History of Resuscitation’
David Hoyt, MD, executive director of the American College of Surgeons, will speak at the 12th annual event.
Jun 24, 2021
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‘Moving in the right direction’
At forum, Chancellor Gold highlights positive news but notes uptick in Delta variant COVID-19 cases.
Jun 24, 2021
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Wigton Heritage Center dedication online June 29
University community is invited to view the ceremony online.
Jun 24, 2021
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UNMC study: Organ transplant allocation needs re-examination
National organ shortage has put ‘kidney-alone’ transplant recipients at disadvantage.
Jun 24, 2021
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Collection details UNMC’s early LGBTQ+ education efforts
Jim Medder, MD, who worked for inclusion of LGBTQ+ health care issues into UNMC curriculum, donates his papers to McGoogan Library.
Jun 23, 2021
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New faculty spotlight: Brian Westerhuis, MD
Dr. Westerhuis is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences and a neurohospitalist.
Jun 23, 2021
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