Community
Research Notes — Higher suicide risk for LGBT surfaces in community study
Nearly 50 percent of the respondents in a research study of Nebraska’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community indicated that they had serious suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives while 26 percent of the study’s respondents smoke.
Jun 24, 2011
Changes announced to campus energy policy
Technological advances in temperature control have allowed UNMC to make minor adjustments to its energy policy.
Jun 23, 2011
This week, we learn more about Jill Hallgren, office associate in the College of Public Health Rural Health Education Network.
Jun 23, 2011
Employee forums today and Friday
Salary increases, the employee e-mail system and campus parking will be discussed at employee forums today and Friday.
Jun 23, 2011
Midtown clinic to honor Dr. Armitage today
The campus community is invited to the UNMC Physicians Midtown Clinic at 139 S. 40th St., at 4:30 p.m. to attend a dedication ceremony for a conference room named for legendary UNMC professor James Armitage, M.D.
Jun 23, 2011
Firepot incidents spark calls for caution
A recent spate of injuries related to the use of ceramic firepots that use gel fuel have urged safety officials to issue pleas of caution for those who use the outdoor lamps.
Jun 22, 2011
Cafeteria BBQ cookoff for tornado relief
Six teams composed of culinary staff at The Nebraska Medical Center will compete for the title of “Best BBQ Sauce” today but the real winner will be the people served by the American Red Cross’ disaster relief fund.
Jun 22, 2011
Wellness Wednesday — Registration opens for Big Splash
The Big Splash, a recreational and competitive swimming fundraiser that has raised more than $50,000 for children and adults with disabilities, returns to Omaha on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Jun 22, 2011
Discounted tickets available for Guys and Dolls final weekend
UNMC employees and students can get discounted rates for adults ($29) and students ($18) for the closing weekend of “Guys and Dolls” at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
Jun 22, 2011
Time out with T.O. – The Renaissance man
It may have been the greatest two-for-one deal in UNMC history. The primary recruit — Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc. — would be the new dean of the UNMC College of Nursing. The secondary recruit — her husband, John Benson, M.D. — was an icon in internal medicine.
Jun 22, 2011