Author: Fran Higgins
Michael Named Inaugural Anderson Professor
Kimberly (Kim) K. Michael, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT was awarded the inaugural Joseph & Darlene Anderson Distinguished Professorship of Imaging Sciences on March 6, 2014. Ms. Michael has been on faculty in the School of Allied Health Professions for 15 years, serving as the director of the diagnostic medical sonography program for the duration of […]
Mar 17, 2014
Congratulations to faculty with recent publications
Corrine Hanson, PhD, RD, LMNT Saathoff, M; Hanson, C; Anderson-Berry, A; Lyden, E; Fernandez, F. “Vitamin D Supplementation Practices in Breastfed Infants in Outpatient Pediatric Clinics.” Journal of Infant, Childhood, and Adolescent Nutrition 2014; 6(2):122 – 126. Tamara Ritsema, MPH, MMSc, PA-C and Patty Scholting, MPAS, PA-C Differences in the Delivery of Health Education to […]
Mar 13, 2014
Stephanie M. Vas, BS, R.T.(R)(CT)(MR), named Director of MRI program
Posted on behalf of Kyle Meyer: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie M. Vas, BS, R.T.(R)(CT)(MR), to the position of director, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) program, in the College of Medicine, School of Allied Health Professions. Ms. Vas, originally from Ansley, Nebraska, received her Bachelor degree in Radiation Science Technology from UNMC. […]
Mar 12, 2014
Three PT Students presented posters at the Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum
Troy Goetsch, Megan Bradberry, and Zach Douglas (PT2s) presented posters at the 45th Annual Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum that was held March 1, 2014 at Creighton. Well done! Megan’s poster was titled, “Tai Chi as a Balance Intervention for Older Adults: Web-Based vs. Video-Based?” Zach’s poster was titled, “Geographic Distribution of Specialized […]
Mar 12, 2014
Can you go without your phone for 10 minutes to provide clean water to those in need?
Here’s a link to the UNICEF “Tap Project,” which challenges us to go without our phones for at least 10 minutes in order to help provide clean water to those in need. The record time in Nebraska is 156:10:03! On your computer: http://tap.unicefusa.org/ Thank you to Troy Goetsch, Physical Therapy, Class of 2015, for the […]
Mar 10, 2014
PT graduate receives research award
Shannon Roth, PT, DPT, a 2013 graduate from our physical therapy program, received the Student Award for Research from the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, a specialty section of the American Physical Therapy Association. The award recognizes outstanding research-related activity completed by entry-level physical therapy students. Dawn Venema, PT, PhD, and Joseph Siu, PhD, nominated […]
Feb 25, 2014
Relay for Life – SAHP Team
The School of Allied Health’s Student Ambassadors are organizing a team for the UNO Relay for Life on April 11, 2014. The Relay for life event offers you an opportunity to honor cancer survivors, raise awareness, and raise money to help put an end to cancer. Anyone who is interested in representing the students of […]
Feb 25, 2014
Save the Date: BHECN Annual Conference 6-20-14
Mark your calendars for the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) Annual Conference, “Primary Care Integration and Behavioral Health,” at Metro Community College, Fort Omaha Campus – Swanson Conference Center on June 20, 2014 from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Feb 20, 2014
Dr. Karst accepted into ELI Fellowship
Greg Karst, PT, PhD, assistant dean for SAHP academic and student affairs, has been accepted into the 2014-2015 cohort of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellowship. Congratulations, Dr. Karst!
Feb 4, 2014
Congratulations to David Holt and to Dr. Katherine Jones!
Journal of Extracorporeal Technology recently published, “Heparin Dose and Postoperative Bleeding in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass,” coauthored by Mark W. Rosin, MPS, and David Holt, MA, CCT, program director in our clinical perfusion education program. They presented at the 33rd Annual Cardiothoracic Research and Education Foundation Symposium in San Diego, CA last year. Katherine Jones, PT, […]
Feb 3, 2014
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- by Jeffrey RobbThe enrollment of the first radiation therapy students there represent another UNMC expansion to the campus.
- by Jeffrey RobbSuzanne Ortega, PhD, will present the science advocacy lecture at noon at the Maurer Center for Public Health.
- by Jeffrey RobbUNMC staff and students can enter a drawing for a ticket to the Henry Doorly Zoo for Sept. 20.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe research, led by UNMC's Jen Luedders, MD, is looking at the throat disorder known as inducible laryngeal obstruction.
- by Jeffrey RobbApplications are due Sept. 30 for the Nebraska X Design Workshop at UNMC.