Author: Fran Higgins
Salmonella: the Real Story from our CLS Program
by Fran Higgins, BFA So, you love peanut butter and alfalfa sprouts but hate salmonellosis. You’re not alone. The fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea caused by the Salmonella serotype Typhimurium bacteria are not what one expects or hopes for after enjoying a sandwich or snack, so I spoke with Linsey Donner, MT(ASCP) from our Clinical […]
Mar 12, 2009
"How to Build a Poster" & Other Useful Stuff
I attended a meeting of the Campus Communicators group today and learned a few things worth passing along to all you “Allied Healthers.” 1. Sometime in the next couple of months, a campus IT users group will present “How to Build a Poster.” This will include information regarding best practices for formatting, fonts, printing, etc. […]
Mar 11, 2009
A Day in the Life of a Dietetic Intern
Your schedule will be based on your rotation. You can expect to spend Monday in classes: either 12:00-4:00 or 10:00-3:00 depending on the semester. Tuesday through Friday, you will be in rotations. The rotations (with a few exceptions) are two weeks long; generally, they are an 8 hour day. You will see patients, chart, and […]
Mar 9, 2009
Where in UNMC?
I haven’t posted any new pictures in a while because no one got the last one right. So I’m posting it again. Now, I know some of you have seen this location…very recently…come on, where in UNMC is Fran (and Elephanto)?
Mar 4, 2009
A Day in the Life of a UNMC PT Student
This is the first in a series of posts from some of our allied health students. Look for a new edition each week from one of the ten programs. A day in the life of a physical therapy student usually starts with class from 8 am to noon. Normally each subject is allotted a two-hour […]
Mar 3, 2009
Sanderson Publishes Article
Sam Sanderson, PhD, Associate Professor in Clinical Perfusion Education, received notice that his article, “Immune Responses to Methamphetamine by Active Immunization with Peptide-Based, Molecular Adjuvant-Containing Vaccines,” has been accepted for publication in Vaccine. Congratulations, Dr. Sanderson!
Feb 25, 2009
New Organization in BlackBoard for Research Development
We have added an organization in BlackBoard to house information and presentations on Allied Health Research Development. In the Allied Health Organization catalogue you will find SAHPRD1. It is a work in progress, but please check back for links to recorded Research Seminars and other valuable information.
Jan 27, 2009
SAHP — Setting the Bar
by Fran Higgins 1/27/2009 I attended the UNMC Web-Developers meeting last week and was pleased to see our SAHP website used as an example for the campus. Out of the 43 projects already converted to the Red Dot web management system, 22 were in Allied Health. Leaders! A few weeks ago, I received a call from another […]
Jan 27, 2009
Winners from SAHP Distance Ed!
Michelle Simon of SAHP Distance Education has correctly identified Fran’s whereabouts in the latest “Where in UNMC…”: In the skywalk between Swanson Hall and the DRC, and Elephanto is in her pocket! Maggie Winnicki, also from SAHP Distance Education correctly identified the holiday edition photos: #1 was taken outside our old offices in Swanson Hall, […]
Jan 22, 2009
New Arrival!
Tammy Jones in Radiography delivered a healthy baby boy on January 8, 2009 at 4:08 p.m. Noah Lawrence Jones weighed in at 6 lbs. 8 oz. Congratulations, Tammy!
Jan 12, 2009
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- by Jeffrey RobbChancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will talk with the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center's Joann Sweasy, PhD, and Paula Kohles, of the UNMC Office of Financial Aid.
- by Jeffrey RobbAs part of UNMC's recognition, the McGoogan Library is hosting its new historical exhibit, 'From Colony to Country.'
- by Jeffrey RobbUsers may notice a new 'Report this email' button at the top of Outlook.
- by Jeffrey RobbAs H. Dele Davies, MD, officially takes the position of chancellor, he discusses his path to reaching this point.
- by Jeffrey RobbWithout Genetic Insights, Kristen Vlasak, her mother and sister wouldn't have known they had an increased risk of developing certain cancers.