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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Author: Fran Higgins

Congratulations to the PA Program, awarded HRSA grant!

We are pleased to announce that the PA Program was awarded a HRSA Physician Assistant Training in Primary Care Grant. The PA Program submitted the grant proposal this past May, co-written with support from senior associate dean Kyle Meyer and the SAHP staff. Below is a brief look at what the grant projects involve: Objective […]

Aug 9, 2012

Clinical Perfusion Education program receives gift!

Tom Steffens, perfusion manager at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, generously donated a state-of-the-art ventricular assist device, which is a mechanical circulatory device used to partially or completely replace the function of a failing heart. Mr. Steffens is our lead clinical coordinator at UWH, a board member with the perfusion national society and […]

Aug 2, 2012

Walkway on 4th floor is open!

Once again, we can travel from Bennett Hall to Sorrell without braving the heat!

Aug 2, 2012

Katherine Jones receives the Chancellor's Silver U award!

Katherine Jones, PT, PhD, received this month’s Chancellor’s Silver U award, given monthly to employees whose overall performance is above and beyond the scope of their position. Congratulations, Dr. Jones!

Jul 24, 2012

Wanna slash your sodium?

Dr. Pat Hageman’s research is related to sodium reduction in a diet. She provided the following information to help you slash sodium! Here’s how to decipher those food labels: “Sodium free” or “Salt free”: Contains less than 5 milligrams of sodium per serving. “Unsalted” or “No salt added”: No salt has been added. “Very low in sodium”: […]

Jul 23, 2012

Welcome Tami Ritsema to our PA faculty!

We welcome Tami Ritsema, MPH, MMSc, PA-C, in the new faculty position of academic/research coordinator. Her background as a PA faculty member at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and as a regular guest faculty at St. George’s University of London Medical School provides a unique depth of experience for the benefit […]

Jul 20, 2012

Need your help to win the Corporate Cycling Challenge!

The deadline to get a T-shirt for the Corporate Cycling Challenge is Monday, July 23rd! Join the SAHP team TODAY and help us win this thing. Registration and information.

Jul 20, 2012

RSTE grads run "colorful" 5k for fun and charity

Stephanie Vas, clinical coordinator in our CT/MRI program, along with two friends, Jen Langemeier, and Ellie Miller, ran the Color Run on July 14th. This 5k run/walk raises money for the Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, and there were over 13,000 participants this year!  All three went through the UNMC Radiography program. Then, Jen and Stephanie graduated from […]

Jul 19, 2012

Subway Tessellates Cheese

In the spirit of information sharing, Adam Stevens in CT/MRI has offered up some fun math facts, which I’ll be sharing on the blog and Bennett TV monitors. Here’s the first installment: Tessellation (or Tiling) is a pattern of shapes that fit perfectly together. Historically (pre 2010), Subway sandwich artists placed cheese on sandwiches in […]

Jul 17, 2012

New SAHP video

This video was created as part of our ongoing efforts to educate the public on what allied health professions are: vital members of the health care team who comprise about 60% of the health care workforce! Please share it liberally. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YlR8oYZbxo]

Jun 22, 2012