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Author to discuss myths of Tuskegee at Nov. 8 Wilson lecture
Many believe that some of the men who participated in the infamous Tuskegee Experiment were given syphilis by the government. They were not but men in a similar study in Guatamala were indeed given the disease by American doctors, said Susan Reverby, Ph.D., presenter of the Nov. 8 Wilson Lecture.
Nov 1, 2011
A beauty of a day for Hustle for Hunger and chili cook-off
The forecast calls for sunshine and temps in the 50s when the “Hustle for Hunger” gets started this afternoon.
Oct 28, 2011
Campus invited to public health open house
All who want to learn more about the field of public health are invited to attend an open house on Nov. 18.
Oct 27, 2011
Dr. Baldwin on prescription drug abuse
Listen to UNMC’s Dr. Jeff Baldwin discuss the rising tide of prescription drug abuse.
Oct 26, 2011
Surgeons use innovative, safer procedure for living liver donation
Doctors told Russ Hart it was a matter of time before the degenerative liver disease he had would precipitate the need for a transplant.
Oct 20, 2011
South Omaha health fair aims to fill preventive care gap
Free health screenings will be available on Saturday, Oct. 8 A health fair in south Omaha could be the prescription for anyone needing an annual check-up. Each year, as part of the city’s Bi-National Health week, health providers gather to provide services to the cities’ Latino community and anyone else who needs them. From diabetes […]
Oct 7, 2011
Susan G. Komen grant awarded to UNMC provides advocates for women with breast cancer
A grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® will help women get appropriate early detection, treatment and follow-up breast cancer services.
Oct 6, 2011
Science Cafes focused on honeybees/ flu — Different site for Omaha cafe
Pandemic influenza will be discussed at Tuesday’s Science Cafe in Omaha. Two days later (Oct. 6) the health of honeybees will be discussed at Lincoln’s Science Cafe.
Sep 28, 2011
Dr. Are: India is a ‘colorful tapestry’
Kids, dance and color. That’s what people can expect when they attend Sunday’s Rhythms of India/Bharat Mela event in the Truhlsen Campus Events Center.
Sep 26, 2011
UNMC to hold family-style event to celebrate Indian culture
Oct. 2 event is open to the public The University of Nebraska Medical Center will host a family event to celebrate the diverse culture of India on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2 to 10 p.m. The event, which is open to the public, will be held in the Truhlsen Campus Events Center in the Michael […]
Sep 21, 2011