Category: Associate Dean’s Office

Associate Dean's Office, Physician Assistant

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Aug 31, 2012

Associate Dean's Office, Extended Family

Grandpa, again!

Yes, Senior Associate Dean Meyer is a proud grandpa, again. Kyle and Deb Meyer would like to introduce their new granddaughter, Lucy Mara Meyer, born to Jesse (3rd son) & Erin on August 19, 2012. Lucy was 8 lbs 5 oz, 20.6 in and is grandchild #5 of the “Dream Team.” Meyer women now outnumber […]

Aug 24, 2012

Associate Dean's Office, Cytotechnology, Kudos, RSTE

Some sweet successes in the school

All 2012 graduates of the cytotechnology program have passed their board examinations. In order to pass you must score a 400 or higher. UNMC students had a mean score of 700! The Radiation Therapy Program graduated an excellent class of therapists on August 10th. All the graduates have gone on to successfully pass their national ARRT […]

Aug 23, 2012

Associate Dean's Office, Kudos, Physician Assistant

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

Associate Dean's Office, Clinical Perfusion, Extended Family, Kudos

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

Associate Dean's Office, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Perfusion, Cytotechnology, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, RSTE

Walkway on 4th floor is open!

Once again, we can travel from Bennett Hall to Sorrell without braving the heat!

Aug 2, 2012

Associate Dean's Office, Kudos, Physical Therapy

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

Associate Dean's Office, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Perfusion, Cytotechnology, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, RSTE

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

Associate Dean's Office, Physician Assistant

Welcome Tami Ritsema to our PA faculty!

We welcome Tami Ritsema, MPH, MMSc, PA-C, in the new faculty position of academic/research coordinator. Her background as a PA faculty member at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and as a regular guest faculty at St. George’s University of London Medical School provides a unique depth of experience for the benefit […]

Jul 20, 2012

Associate Dean's Office, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Perfusion, Cytotechnology, Extended Family, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, RSTE

Need your help to win the Corporate Cycling Challenge!

The deadline to get a T-shirt for the Corporate Cycling Challenge is Monday, July 23rd! Join the SAHP team TODAY and help us win this thing. Registration and information.