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Peak Purple Martin time has begun

The Omaha World-Herald ran a story about it on Sunday. Learn more about the annual influx of Purple Martins that is currently underway on the medical center campus.

Aug 14, 2012

Veteran biotechnology expert named ‘entrepreneur in residence’ for UNeMed

Will seek to boost economy by establishing startup companies, industry partnerships

Aug 14, 2012

Gary Madsen, Ph.D.

Walk/Run for Huntington’s disease set for August 26

Proceeds will support Huntington’s research and education

Aug 14, 2012

Diego Torres-Russotto, M.D.

Uninsureds climb to record high in Nebraska

Read about a UNMC study regarding a dramatic rise in uninsured Nebraskans.

Aug 2, 2012

Susan G. Komen grants $65,000 award to train more breast cancer advocates

Susan G. Komen Nebraska Affiliate $65,000 grant will train more advocates to help women get appropriate early detection, treatment and follow-up breast cancer services.

Aug 1, 2012

Nominations sought for J.G. Elliott Award

UNMC seeks nominations for the 2013 J.G. (Jack) Elliott Award.

Jul 27, 2012

UNMC seeks nominations for award to recognize significant health contributions

UNMC accepting nominations by Aug. 31 for the 2013 J.G. (Jack) Elliott Award.

Jul 26, 2012

UNMC to hold Youth Expression of Health workshop/teen health fair

40 youth from around the community will participate in workshop

Jul 20, 2012

Record turnout expected for late night bike ride on Saturday

More than 2,000 riders expected for Owl Ride fundraiser to support developmentally disabled

Jul 10, 2012

Former World-Herald publisher endows orthopaedic surgery lecture

Former Omaha World-Herald publisher Harold Andersen entertain orthopaedic surgery residents at an inaugural lecture named for the famed newsman.

Jul 6, 2012

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