Wellness
Wellness Wednesday – Break out the sunscreen
As warmer weather sets in, medical center employees are reminded to be mindful of the sun and its ability to wreak havoc on skin.
May 11, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Dr. Cummings wins Lincoln Marathon
Cameron Cummings, M.D., a second-year radiology resident at UNMC, won the Lincoln Marathon on Sunday, finishing the 26.2 mile course in 2 hours, 26 minutes and 47 seconds.
May 4, 2011
Wellness Wednesday — UNMC group loses more than 800 pounds F.A.S.T.
Learn more about the F.A.S.T. Diet at an informational meeting on May 2.
Apr 27, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Healthier Easter baskets
Check out this story from Sunday’s Omaha World-Herald about items you can use to stuff Easter baskets aside from the traditional sugar-loaded treats.
Apr 20, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Antidepressant alternatives brown bag moves to DRC auditorium
Due to overwhelming response, Tuesday’s Olson Center Brown Bag on alternatives to antidepressant medication will move into the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Apr 13, 2011
Wellness Wednesday — Wellness program geared to individuals 50 and older
A new wellness program for individuals older than 50 or eligible for Medicare is now available at the UNMC Home Instead Center for Successful Aging.
Apr 6, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Olson Center Brown Bag focused on anti-depressant alternatives
More than 170 million prescriptions are written for antidepressant medication every year.
Mar 30, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Reduced calorie diet in aging the focus Harman lecture
An expert on the benefits of caloric restriction will be the guest speaker at the Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology on April 1.
Mar 23, 2011
Wellness Wednesday — Medication tips from the poison center
Data shows that Americans need to do a better job of understanding exactly what medications they take because, if they don’t, the consequences can be deadly.
Mar 16, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Learn about biofeedback at Olson Center Brown Bag
Ever heard of biofeedback and wondered what it was and if it was of any benefit to you or your patients?
Mar 9, 2011