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John Sparks, M.D., leaves a legacy at UNMC
Dr. Sparks was chair of pediatrics for more than 10 years.
Apr 13, 2020
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‘Handling Stress’ webinar available to view
See April 9 wellness webinar in its entirety.
Apr 13, 2020
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MENTOR Nebraska names UNMC business of the year
Award honors businesses committed to helping young people achieve their potential.
Apr 10, 2020
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Outstanding mentor of junior faculty: Maneesh Jain, Ph.D.
Dr. Jain will be honored at the annual faculty meeting on April 14.
Apr 10, 2020
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Kari Simonsen, M.D., to lead pediatrics
Dr. Simonsen appointed chair for the UNMC Department of Pediatrics; also leads pediatric services for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.
Apr 10, 2020
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SIM-NE hosts training on coronavirus for rural hospitals
More than 350 providers from critical access hospitals registered for the Facebook Live event.
Apr 10, 2020
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Virtual conference on ventilation support set for today, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
Apr 10, 2020
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Frequently asked questions on NU’s stay-at-home announcement
The directive was initiated with the goal of ‘flattening the curve’ of COVID-19 cases.
Apr 10, 2020
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