Author: Fran Higgins
Still time to bid…
You have until 4:00 PM today to bid on the auction items in Bennett Hall 3011 before the auction moves to Elmwood Park tomorrow. Bidding will be open at the Fun Run until noon. Come check out the awesome stuff, find a great deal, and support the run and our students! Hope to see you […]
Sep 16, 2011
SAHP's Darwin Brown names the tower
“Hope” was announced as the name of the campus art feature at the Tuesday dedication ceremony for the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza. The name was based on the suggestion of “Hope Tower,” which was submitted by Darwin Brown, assistant professor in the physician assistant program in the School of Allied Health Professions. Full […]
Sep 14, 2011
Silent Auction Starts Tomorrow
A silent auction starts tomorrow to help cover the cost of the SAHP Fun Run and allow our students to attend at no cost. Bidding starts on Tuesday, September 13th at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17th at the Fun Run. (You do not need to be present to win.) Items up […]
Sep 12, 2011
Had to move the Forum again…so sorry!
We experienced an issue with our room scheduling this morning. The Faculty and Staff Forum scheduled at 3:30 PM today, September 8th, has been moved to MSC 2010. We apologize for all the notifications, but wanted to make certain everyone gets the word.
Sep 8, 2011
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
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