Author: Fran Higgins
PAs make trip to Canada to present diplomas
Mike Huckabee and Karen Wesche were at Base Borden just north of Toronto, Canada a few weeks ago to attend the graduation ceremonies for PAs training in the Canadian Forces military. The PA Program representatives greeted the newly enrolled Canadian PA students, and met with instructors and base leaders about the Canadian Forces PA Program. […]
Aug 23, 2012
CLS holds Site Coordinators Meeting
The Clinical Laboratory Science Program (CLS) held its Affiliate Laboratory Site Coordinators Meeting on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Seventeen Site Coordinators from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska gathered for the day. This was also the last day of Student Laboratory for the 43 students who have been on campus since May 21st. Following lunch with […]
Aug 17, 2012
Jana Koth receives Master’s degree
August 2012 – Jana Koth, clinical education coordinator for the Radiation Therapy program, graduated with a Master of Public Health from UNMC. The title of her capstone was “A Survey of Community Knowledge and Attitudes towards Smoke-Free Parks in Douglas County, Nebraska.” Congratulations Jana!
Aug 17, 2012
Kathy Burke finishes RAGBRAI 2012
RAGBRAI, a bike ride across Iowa, has become the longest, largest and oldest bicycle touring event in the world. Kathy Burke, PhD, rode in the 40th RAGBRAI. “I’m not sure how many riders in all,” said Dr. Burke. “I heard estimates of 14,000 registered cyclists, with many many more unregistered riders joining in for a […]
Aug 10, 2012
Sonography student featured in article
The SDMS featured sonography student Katie Friesen as their “new scan member” in the July issue of the SDMS News Wave.
Aug 10, 2012
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
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