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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.
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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

CRNA Week Spotlight: Tiffany Olson

Once Tiffany Olson discovered nurse anesthesia, her career path completely changed.

Jan 20, 2019

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.