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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Author: Fran Higgins

Keeping you informed

I’m excited! Part of the plan, when we moved into Bennett Hall, included closed circuit monitors in the hallways in order to keep everyone in the school better informed. That communication strategy finally came to fruition. It’s taken a little time to get them installed and working properly, but floors three through six of Bennett […]

Jun 17, 2011

Barriers

by Fran Higgins 5/31/2011 It started with a simple email request from Dawn, a member of the PT faculty: “Wanna get some exercise today? I need to get about 4-5 wheelchairs from the Student Life Center (SLC) over to the hospital ward of the Clinical Skills Lab in Sorrell today.” This seemed to fit in […]

May 31, 2011

Allied health honors Dr. Hageman and Tammy Jones

In case you missed it, UNMC Today ran an article this morning regarding the honoring of two faculty members – Pat Hageman, Ph.D., and Tammy Jones – at its May 4 awards ceremony. Be sure to check out the full article. Congratulations, again, to Pat and Tammy!

May 27, 2011

Prusia gets the Gold U

Sue Prusia in the SAHP dean’s office is the June recipient of the Gold U. Congratulations, Sue!

May 17, 2011

Sad news

Jesse Edwards, MS, Physician Assistant Program, School of Allied Health Professions, died yesterday. Details for services are in this UNMC Today article. Jesse joined UNMC in 1968, upon his retirement from the military. He served initially as associate to the dean for business affairs in the College of Medicine, and after starting UNMC’s physician assistant […]

May 11, 2011

A Busy Week!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 12:30 PM-2:00 PM in the Truhlsen Event Center MSC, Forum on Evidence-Based Medicine. 2:05-3:00 PM SAHP Awards Ceremony, MSC 3001 3:00 PM Reception, Truhlsen Event Center MSC Friday, May 6, 2011, 3:00-5:00pm, Stockyard Exchange, SAHP Convocation & Reception. Saturday, May 7, 2011, 10:00am, Civic Auditorium, UNMC Commencement.

May 3, 2011

UNMC administrator appointed to national advisory committee

Will provide key voice for health care workforce needs of rural communities Patricia Hageman, Ph.D., professor and former program director of physical therapy education in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s School of Allied Health Professions, has been appointed to a three-year term on an external advisory committee for the Health Resources and Services Administration […]

Apr 29, 2011

80th Annual Conference of the Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists

The 80th Annual Conference of the Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists was held April 7-9, 2011, in Grand Island, Nebraska.  Below is a list of all RSTE faculty and student participation and awards.   Radiography students participated in an all day Thursday student symposium consisting of image critique, mock test review, jeopardy, and student bowl.  The […]

Apr 28, 2011

Faculty Recognized for Service

Yesterday, April 26, 2011, the following SAHP faculty members were honored for their service to UNMC: 20 Years Robert H. Fuchs, MA, PT, ATP, CSCS Kyle P. Meyer, PhD, PT Sam Sanderson, PhD Gilbert M. Willett, PhD, PT, OCS, CSCS 10 Years Grace C. Johnson, MS, PT, OCS Connie L. Mitchell, MA, RT(R)(CT) Faculty Senate […]

Apr 27, 2011

Nice blurb in UNMC Today

If you didn’t catch the UNMC For the Record on Friday: More than 200 students from 11 different states attended this year’s School of Allied Health Professions’ “Backstage Pass.” The recruiting event, now in its second year, featured tours and educational and admissions info for all 11 of SAHP’s health professions programs. Said one participant: […]

Apr 25, 2011