Author: Fran Higgins
New publication for Corri Hanson
Corri Hanson’s manuscript, “Diet and Vitamin D as Risk Factors for Lung Impairment and COPD,” was excepted for publication in Translational Research. Her paper relates to the work she did last summer and the collaboration she developed while training at Maastricht University Medical Center in Maastricht, the Netherlands. It will be part of a COPD review journal that will be published later […]
Apr 25, 2013
Araujo selected to Leadership Academy
The SAHP and RSTE would like to recognize Christina Araujo for being selected to the 2013 Leadership Academy, which was held in New Orleans, LA. The academy was a two-day course with an assemblage of current Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) leadership, focusing on key members of the SNMMI, and SNMMI staff […]
Apr 24, 2013
SAHP Award Recipients
The annual School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) Awards Ceremony will be held in MSC 3001 at 1:05 PM on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. The recipients to be honored this year are: Corrine Hanson, PhD, RD, LMNT, Excellence in Research Patty Scholting, MPAS, PA-C, Excellence in Teaching Patty Scholting Excellence in Teaching Linda Fell, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM, […]
Apr 24, 2013
Kudos in PT Education to Drs Siu and Jones
The Nebraska Bankers Association awarded Dr. Ka-Chun “Joseph” Siu $14,330 to purchase a portable balance stability sensor system. The device will be used to measure dynamic stability in patients with movement disorders and in adults who have concerns with balance. This device will be mainly housed in our own clinical movement analysis laboratory, however, it is a portable device […]
Apr 22, 2013
It's a boy!
William Nicholas Dolphens was born to PA faculty member, Tami Dolphens on April 6, 2013. William was 7 pounds, 14oz and 20.5″ long. Mother and baby are doing well. Congratulations to the Dolphens family!
Apr 17, 2013
PA students receive scholarships!
During last week’s Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants (NAPA) Annual CME Conference in Kearney, five UNMC PA students each received $1,000 scholarships. Awards were given to Ashley Miller, Megan Moser, Bridget Reilly, Morgan Walgren, and the coveted NAPA Scholar award went to Elizabeth Benissan-Messan. The NAPA Scholar receives a plaque in addition to the scholarship […]
Apr 16, 2013
RSTE Students and Faculty Receive Awards
The 2013 Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists (NSRT) Annual Conference, held in Kearney, proved to be well represented by UNMC students and faculty. The biggest news was that Tammy Jones received the 2013 NSRT Radiologic Technologist of the Year award. It came as a surprise to Tammy, but not to anyone else. 🙂 UNMC students […]
Apr 16, 2013
By proclamation: April 14—20 is SHARING Clinic Week in NE
At the capitol building in Lincoln, yesterday, April 10, 2013, Governor Heineman proclaimed April 14-20 as SHARING Clinic Week in Nebraska.
Apr 11, 2013
SHARING Clinics Week
On April 10th at 10:30am at a proclamation ceremony, Governor Heineman will declare the week of April 15th “UNMC SHARING Clinics Week” in Nebraska. Ricki Otten, from CLS, will attend along with students, Kari Echtenkamp and Laura Espejel. Those in attendance will get their picture taken with the governor. Also, a SHARING the Vision conference […]
Apr 1, 2013
PT faculty receive grant funding for stroke rehab
Kathleen G. Volkman, PT, MS, NCS, the primary investigator, along with Katherine Jones, PT, PhD, and two collaborators from Creighton, received the George Blanton Research Grant from the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association. The purpose of their study, Improving Stroke Rehabilitation Across the Continuum of Care: Triangulating Perspectives of Interprofessional Groups of Healthcare Providers, is to (1) […]
Mar 26, 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.