Author: Fran Higgins
Perfusion Graduate Publishes Article, Receives Award
Craig McRobb, MPS, CCP, a 2007 graduate of the MDCP degree advancement option offered by our clinical perfusion program, received a case report award for an article just published in The Journal of ExtraCorporeal Technology. The title is, “Methylene Blue Administration Mimics an Oxygenator Failure during Cardiopulmonary Bypass? A Case Report and Literature Review. […]
Jul 20, 2009
So much more than just a walk!
The SAHP walking club completed day five on Thursday, July 16, 2009. Some members of the group have already reported an increase in stamina and a little looser fit to their pants! We took advantage of the rain on this day to walk inside. (Our campus has the best skywalks and tunnels for those […]
Jul 17, 2009
SAHP Walking Club off to a Brisk Start!
Some useful info: Your weight x distance = energy used walking. Time does not matter as much as distance. If you speed up to walking a mile in 13 minutes or less, you will be burning more calories per mile. But for most beginning walkers, it is best to increase the distance before working on […]
Jul 13, 2009
Where in UNMC is Fran?
Well…Amber has had Elephanto for two weeks, now, and it’s time for him to find a new home. Be the first to correctly identify my location on our fabulous campus in this picture (and find Elephanto in the photo) and you will receive the coveted trophy to display at your workstation for the next week. […]
Jul 13, 2009
SAHP Walking Club — Together in Health!
by Fran Higgins Friday, July 10, 2009 was the inaugural walk for the School of Allied Health Professions’ new walking club. “This fitness activity was the brainchild of our Staff Leadership Council,” said Sue Miyeno, council chair. “It’s our contribution to the wellness initiatives on campus, something simple to get folks up out of […]
Jul 10, 2009
Congrats, Tamara!
Tamara Cardin, staff in the Clinical Laboratory Science program, is a July recipient of the Chancellor’s Council Silver ‘U’ Award. This is an award in Chancellor Harold M. Maurer’s Reward and Recognition initiative. It recognizes UNMC’s strong consistent performers, whose daily contributions or special achievements help meet UNMC’s mission. Congratulations to Tamara!
Jul 6, 2009
Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Program
The School of Allied Health Professions Physician Assistant Program has just completed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Program to award Bachelor of Science degrees to their graduates beginning in 2009. The University of Nebraska has been the degree granting institution for the U.S. military Interservice Physician Assistant Program for […]
Jun 30, 2009
Radiation Science Technology to hold first-ever alumni reunion
by Tom O’Connor, UNMC public relations It started with a simple idea – let’s have a party. From there, it has mushroomed into a full-blown reunion. The reunion – for graduates of the UNMC Radiation Science Technology Education (RSTE) program – will take place July 17-18 on the UNMC campus. […]
Jun 30, 2009
Where in UNMC…? We Have a Winner!
We have a winner!! Amber Donnelly of the Cytotechnology program was the first (time-stamped comments) to correctly identify the Sorrell stairway looking back toward our beloved Bennett Hall! The game’s afoot: Be the first to identify my whereabouts on the UNMC campus and you will win the coveted Elephanto trophy for a week! Post your […]
Jun 16, 2009
New Prize Wanders the Halls of Bennett
First let me just say, “PLEASE READ THE OTHER POSTS BELOW and comment! Some great things are happening in the SAHP! If you have news to report, post it or send it to me and I’ll do it for you.” Now, then… Some of you in the school have really taken to the “Where in […]
Jun 12, 2009
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