Author: Fran Higgins
Hageman reappointed to national advisory committee, contributes to annual report
Few individuals are appointed by the US Department of Health and Human Services to external advisory committees that tackle hot-topics in the arena of health education, interprofessional education and practice, and population health. Patricia Hageman, PT, PhD, professor in physical therapy education, received notice in December 2013 from US Secretary of the Department of Health […]
Feb 3, 2014
Denim for Disabilities Fundraiser Starts Today!
With permission from your supervisor, you can wear denim from January 27-February 21, 2014. Bring $1 for each day you want to wear jeans to Fran Higgins in BTH 3013M and get a sticker to wear to show your participation and support for the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities. Or, you can just donate to the […]
Jan 27, 2014
Photos from the SAHP Holiday Party 1-17-2014
By all accounts, it was a great time. The School of Allied Health Professions hosted a holiday party for faculty and staff at 1316 Jones Street on Friday, January 17, 2014, and despite the cold weather we had a good turnout. The venue was nice, the food was super, and the attendees looked smashing! See for yourself… […]
Jan 23, 2014
2013 Holiday Slideshow
I’ve had a few requests for the slideshow I made for the SAHP holiday party, so here you go. These are photos I’d taken of our faculty and staff throughout 2013 at various events. If you’re in the school, you’re bound to be in there. The music isn’t included, as I used a playlist I made […]
Jan 21, 2014
Another Master in our midst: congratulations to Linda Sykora, MSEd
Linda Sykora, MSEd, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM , instructor and hematology coordinator in our clinical laboratory science education program graduated in December with her Master’s Degree in Education. Congratulations, Linda!
Jan 15, 2014
Congratulations to Pat O'Neil, MPA!
Our director of Finance and Administration, Pat O’Neil, graduated from UNO on December 21, 2014 with her master’s degree in public administration. She took advantage of the tuition remission program offered by UNMC. “The three-and-half years it took flew by,” Pat said, “and the best part was interacting with my amazingly diverse classmates.” Congratulations on your achievement, […]
Jan 13, 2014
Welcome to Cody Sasek, new faculty in Physician Assistant Education
We welcome Cody Sasek, MPAS, PA-C, to the physician assistant program faculty as assistant professor. Cody is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Physician Assistant Program. Since graduation, he has practiced orthopedics and sports medicine in private practice in Kansas City. His background also includes certification as an athletic trainer. While in […]
Jan 8, 2014
Welcome Nicole Smith to the CLS faculty!
Nicole Smith, MT(ASCP), received her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science and Minor in Anthropology from the University of North Dakota in 2002. She has worked at The Nebraska Medical Center in Hematology and Chemistry (Core Lab) since May of 2002. “I am very excited about my new role as clinical coordinator for Chemistry, Urinalysis, […]
Jan 7, 2014
Donnelly publishes in Journal of Pathology Informatics
Amber Donnelly, PhD, MPH, SCT(ASCP), program director for the Cytotechnology program, and her team published an article, “Optimal z-axis scanning parameters for gynecologic cytology specimens,” in Journal of Pathology Informatics. The use of virtual microscopy (VM) in clinical cytology has been limited due to the inability to focus through three dimensional (3D) cell clusters […]
Dec 31, 2013
Physical Therapy class of 2016 adopted a family
The PT class of 2016 adopted an Omaha family (5 children and a mother) through the Salvation Army/Star 104.5 Adopt-a-Family radio-thon. They collected money, shopped for presents on the children’s wish lists, and bought them a gift certificate for groceries. They also wrapped and delivered the presents to the family.
Dec 30, 2013
Recent Posts
Newsroom
- 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.