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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Author: Fran Higgins

New location for forum this afternoon

The Faculty and Staff Forum scheduled at 3:30 PM today, September 8th, has been moved to MSC 2010 for more seating. See you there!

Sep 8, 2011

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Kudos

Kim Michael received 2nd place in the SDMS Scientific  Presentation Competition for a scientific summary paper titled, “The Implementation of Standardized Patients in Evaluating the Clinical Competence of Sonography Students.” Kim Michael, Danielle Nelson, and Anna Ortmeier, were published in the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, “Raine Syndrome” Vol 27, Issue 4, August 2011. Congratulations!

Aug 22, 2011

Corrine Hanson to Speak at Wellness Conference

One of our faculty, SAHP’s nutritionist and educator, Corrine Hanson, Ph.D., will speak during the 14th Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference. Her topic will be: Food for Thought: The Link Between Nutrition and Brain Health. She will address evidence that supports the role of nutrition in the growth and function of a healthy brain. […]

Aug 18, 2011

Dr. Somers to retire in 2012

James Somers, Ph.D., program director for the division of physician assistant education in UNMC’s School of Allied Health Professions, has announced his intent to retire on April 30, 2012. Click for full article. All the best, Jim!

Aug 11, 2011

Another publication for the school

Grace Johnson just had a case management report published: Johnson GC. Physical Therapy Management of a Patient with Cervicothoracic Dysfunction and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Case Report. Orthop Phys Ther Prac. 2011;23(3):133-138. Congratulations, Grace! (Email Fran if you’d like a copy of the report.)

Aug 10, 2011

Welcome, new faces in SAHP!

Here’s a little video introduction to some of the new folks in the school. Kris Lausterer, PT, MHS, OCS, is the new Director of Clinical Education in the Division of Physical Therapy Education. He has been a practicing physical therapist for 18 years and has had the opportunity to practice in a variety of clinical […]

Aug 4, 2011

SAHP Staff Reorganization Table

The table linked in UNMC Today regarding the SAHP staff reorganization has been updated. Full article.

Aug 2, 2011

A Visit to MU

Jack Turman, Jr, PhD, and Pat O’Neil, BS, visited the MU campus last week. Here are a couple of photos from the trip.

Jul 25, 2011

Fun Run Video

Check out this short video recounting tales of last year’s Fun Run… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6mVOxCsFZ8 Have some tales of your own or maybe some tips for this year’s event on September 17, 2011? Contact Fran and you could be in the next installment!

Jul 13, 2011

Congratulations, Anne Skinner!

Anne Skinner in our Physical Therapy program is the July recipient of the Silver U award. Please mark your calendars for our next SAHP social at which Anne will be recognized: August 24th at 3:00 p.m. Location TBA. (Rumor has it there may be ice cream!) Congratulations, Anne!

Jul 8, 2011