Author: Fran Higgins
Next Research Seminar
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in BTH 2020, Katherine Jones, PT, PhD will present, “Stroke Rehabilitation in Nebraska Hospitals.”
Mar 8, 2011
It’s On!
The race for the most pledges is on TODAY between the SAHP and the College of Nursing. Let’s do this, Allied Health! If you haven’t done it already, take the green pledge (then remember to turn off lights and monitors). Simple.
Mar 8, 2011
Katherine Jones Recognized
Katherine Jones has been a member of the Nebraska Stroke Advisory Council (NSAC) since 2006. She conducted an assessment of acute stroke treatment in Nebraska hospitals in 2006 that NSAC members have used as a road map for improving acute stroke systems of care across the state including EMS education about recognition of signs and […]
Mar 4, 2011
Congratulations on a swim well swum!
Jack Turman, Jr.’s son, Jack III, a sophomore at Papillion La Vista South High School, won a bronze medal in the 500 meter freestyle at last weekend’s state swim meet. He also posted the fifth best time in the state for the 200 meter freestyle in which he won the consolation race. Congratulations!
Mar 2, 2011
Hageman’s appointment gives voice to rural Nebraskans
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 a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) external advisory committee. Dr. Hageman is the only Nebraskan on the 21-member committee appointed by Kathleen […]
Mar 1, 2011
New Mindful Meditation Dates
An occasional shift from “Doing Mode” to “Being Mode” can lead to greater focus, productivity, health and peace of mind. Anyone interested may join together for a short Mindful Meditation period of 20 – 30 minutes every Friday at noon in Wittson 4039 (the Alumni Association Conference Room on the Wittson end of the 42nd […]
Feb 28, 2011
Go, SAHP, Go!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 22, 2011, the School of Allied Health Professions will be up against the College of Nursing in a friendly competition to see which group can raise its pledge participation percentage the most in the UNMC LiveGreen pledge race. Let’s do it, people! If you haven’t already taken the pledge, please take it […]
Feb 21, 2011
Sam Sanderson in the News
Click for a story in The San Diego Union-Tribune about Sam Sanderson’s latest research collaboration with four researchers from San Diego State University. Kudos, Sam!
Feb 8, 2011
Competition
Tuesday, May 10 at TD Ameritrade Park, the Alumni Office is hosting a competition to re-name the “Blast at the Blatt” event, Creighton vs. Nebraska baseball game. Suggest a new, creative name for this event…i.e. “The First Blast Away from the Blatt.” The winning name selected by the Alumni Association 501c3 Board will receive four […]
Jan 28, 2011
A Reminder
TODAY & TOMORROW Friday & Saturday, January 28 – 29 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., UNMC Ice Rink: UNMC Parkinson’s Skate-a-thon goes over night until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday (but you only skate as much as you want). Your $10 registration fee includes skate rental! Fran Higgins is taking donations/sponsorships if you’d like to help out but don’t […]
Jan 25, 2011
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