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Longtime UNMC ophthalmologist, Gerald Christensen, M.D, dies at age 83
Was one of lead donors in 2008 on special center at UNMC for people with low vision
Jan 30, 2019
![Gerald Christensen, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Christensen.jpg)
UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s brings in more than $20,000
More than 500 skaters participate in 24-hour event
Jan 26, 2019
![It was a family affair for the Cary family. The three sons of Stephen and Jeanne Cary all skated in the event. Stephen, 70, has been battling Parkinson's disease for 13 years. Back row (left-right) -Tyler Cary, Bryce Cary, Stephen Cary, Felicia Cary (Ryan Cary's wife), Jeanne Cary and Ryan Cary. Front row (left-right) Rylee Cary, daughter of Ryan and Felicia, and Jocelyn Cary, Bryce Cary's daughter.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CaryFamily1.jpg)
CRNA Week Spotlight: Carol Fennell
CRNA Carol Fennell has worked in operating rooms all around the world-sometimes even for free-but Nebraska Medicine has always been atop her list.
Jan 25, 2019
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CRNA Week Spotlight: Mike Hamilton
As a former police officer, a Navy reservist and a CRNA, Michael Hamilton has only ever chosen careers with great societal responsibility.
Jan 24, 2019
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CRNA Week Spotlight: Kris Rohde
CRNA Kris Rohde is currently the president of the Nebraska Association of Nurse Anesthetists, but she almost pursued exercise science.
Jan 23, 2019
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Howard Liu, M.D., named chair of UNMC Department of Psychiatry
Has been campus leader on several initiatives over past decade
Jan 23, 2019
![From left, Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, M.D., Howard Liu, M.D., chair of the department of psychiatry, and Bradley Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Linder_Liu_Britigan.jpg)
CRNA Week Spotlight: Alessandro Preto
Twenty years ago, CRNA Alessandro Preto, moved to the United States from Brazil with $200 in his pocket. Now he’s an American citizen with a family and an advanced medical degree.
Jan 22, 2019
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CRNA Week Spotlight: Judy Lane
Nearing the 40-year mark in her healthcare career, Judy Lane now works long hours on weekends–a shift she’s happy to take so her younger colleagues can stay home with their young families.
Jan 21, 2019
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CRNA Week Spotlight: Tiffany Olson
Once Tiffany Olson discovered nurse anesthesia, her career path completely changed.
Jan 20, 2019
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20190111_CRNA_Week_Tiffany_Olson_1.jpg)
World-renowned UNMC pathologist, Sonny Johansson, M.D., Ph.D., dies at age 76
His expertise included kidney, thyroid disease as well as head and neck cancer
Jan 15, 2019
![Sonny Johansson, M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sonny_JohannsonCROP.jpg)