Category: Cytotechnology
Cytotechnologists Celebrate
May 13th is national Cytotechnology day,George Papanicolaou’s birthday! He’s the doctor for whom the pap smear is named. Learn more and read an article about how Cytologists Diagnose on the Front Lines…
May 10, 2013
Former cytotechnology director to give talk
Ms. Karen Linder, founding director of the School of Allied Health Professions Cytotechnology program, is a businesswoman, artist, and a published author. Ms. Linder will speak on “Leadership Lessons from the Women of Berkshire Hathaway,” on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in MSC 2018 from 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
May 7, 2013
Creating a Culture of Wellness in Healthcare Settings Conference
Newsletter Article from the NE Dept of Health & Human Services – The Lied Lodge in Nebraska City is the site for an innovative conference on May 17 and 18 designed to aid physicians and clinical staff in enhancing their own wellness and their clinics’ workplace wellness. The conference will be lively and interactive, with […]
Mar 8, 2013
Up and at ‘em: a reflection and review
Sick of sitting? Two years ago, I was. Literally. Too much sitting can make you sick and I was feeling it – back pain, fatigue, poor circulation, weight gain, just to name a few symptoms. My job, though, requires me to spend about 90% of my time in front of a computer, so I looked […]
Feb 21, 2013
At the 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Some of us were lucky enough to attend the U.S. Figure skating Championships held in Omaha, January 21-27, 2013. Eva Donnelly (12-year-old daughter of Robert and Amber Donnelly, Director of the Cytotechnology Program) was chosen to be a sweeper for the event. Sweepers are the skaters who pick up the stuffed animals and flowers thrown […]
Feb 13, 2013
A couple o' things
Reminder: Ten days (counting today) left to wear jeans and support the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities. See Fran (BTH 3013M) to buy stickers – $1/day. In case you missed it in UNMC Today this morning, our PT students play with a purpose…
Feb 12, 2013
Denim for Disabilities
From January 28 to February 25, 2013, employees can purchase a “Denim for Disabilities” sticker for $1 and wear jeans to work for that day (if allowed in their department). Folks in allied health can purchase a denim sticker from Fran Higgins – BTH 3013M. Checks should be made payable to Meyer Foundation for Disabilities. […]
Jan 28, 2013
Welcome to new faculty member in Cytotechnology
Maheswari “Manju” S. Mukherjee, PhD, MS, CT(ASCP) joined the Cytotechnology (CT) program in the School of Allied Health Professions as Educational coordinator and Assistant professor. She received her PhD in Medical Sciences in 2012 from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She has worked, as an Assistant Professor teaching Human Anatomy for paramedical students in […]
Jan 16, 2013
Improving your wellness? Tri Exercise.
TriExercise is kicking-off a new season on Thursday, January 31 at noon in the Olson Center Classroom! Lenice Hogan, stroke survivor and marathon runner, will motivate us with her personal story of survival and victory! We’ll learn how running has saved her life and how it can improve yours! Invite your co-workers and bring your […]
Jan 10, 2013
SAHP Alumni Reunion set for July 19-20, 2013
Mark your calendars! It’s not just any reunion, it’s the first all-school, School of Allied Health Professions Alumni Reunion. Time to assemble our allied health heroes (that’s you, alums!), for a reunion with your classmates, class parties, awards honoring distinguished alumni, continuing education, and tours. Our clinical laboratory science education program will celebrate its 75th […]
Dec 4, 2012