Author: Fran Higgins
Congratulations to Tami Ritsema on a recent publication in British journal
Tami Ritsema, MPH, MMSc, PA-C, had a recent publication, “Doctor Satisfaction with the Physician Associate Role,” in Clinical Medicine: The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians. This is the first article to survey doctors in Britain about their experiences with the new PA role there. Congratulations, Tami!
Apr 17, 2014
Kudos to faculty with recent publications: Hoffman, Michael, Wampler, and Hanson
Erin Hoffman from the Physician Assistant program published in the official journal of the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants: Hoffman E. Fever in the Young Infant, Advance for NPs & PAs, Mar 2014 Kim Michael and Kate Wampler from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program: Michael K, Wampler K, Shostrom VK, Boals M, Anderson JC. […]
Apr 16, 2014
Welcome and congratulations to Sara Bills!
Sara Bills, PT, DPT, GCS, joined our Division of Physical Therapy Education faculty. She also recently published this article about an inspiring patient for whom she cared. Below are some facts about Sara, in her own words: I live in Lincoln with my husband, Charlie, and two children, where we are blessed with three sets […]
Apr 7, 2014
BIG weekend for Clinical Perfusion
It was a BIG weekend for Clinical Perfusion! Our student, Robert Ledbetter, won “Best Student Presentation” at the 52nd Annual International Conference of the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AmSECT) in San Diego, CA, for his research presentation: “Evaluating the need for a ‘clear and colorless’ effluent in a cell saver’s wash cycle.” Also, MDCP alumnus Tom Steffens […]
Mar 24, 2014
Welcome Jodi Parrack, SAHP Accountant
Jodi Parrack has joined the SAHP as an Accountant III. She spent the last six years in Internal Medicine as a Financial and Clinical Analyst. Here, in her own words, are some facts about Jodi: I have a 21-yr-old daughter, Brittany, (from previous marriage) and she has an almost 2-year-old daughter, August. My husband, Tom, […]
Mar 21, 2014
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
Recent Posts
Newsroom
- by Jeffrey RobbThe meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the boardroom at Varner Hall.
- by John KeenanUniversity President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, discussed the decision to seek sole governance of Nebraska Medicine in an Omaha World-Herald column Thursday.
- by Jeffrey RobbAn email from COI-Smart will go out Jan. 19 to individuals who are required to complete this disclosure.
- by John KeenanSafe Links and Link Protection will be added to Microsoft Teams.
- by Jeffrey RobbNotes on a grant opportunity through Women Investing in Nebraska and the bookstore's welcome back sale.