Category: Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy class of 2016 adopted a family
The PT class of 2016 adopted an Omaha family (5 children and a mother) through the Salvation Army/Star 104.5 Adopt-a-Family radio-thon. They collected money, shopped for presents on the children’s wish lists, and bought them a gift certificate for groceries. They also wrapped and delivered the presents to the family.
Dec 30, 2013
UNMC PT Researchers on KETV
Researchers, Dawn Venema, PT, PhD, and Joseph Siu, PhD, are studying the link between walking and talking simultaneously and how it can help battle dementia. Read more and watch the video: http://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/researchers-study-benefits-of-walking-talking-with-dementia-patients/-/9674510/23583394/-/eh2rvk/-/index.html#ixzz2oySULqPI
Dec 30, 2013
SAHP Adopts a Family for the Holidays
This year, UNMC partnered with The Nebraska Medical Center to adopt families we serve at the hospital and UNMC who face challenges during the holidays. The School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) adopted a family from the NICU — a mom, dad, and son — and collected approximately $400 with which to shop for items on the […]
Dec 19, 2013
Welcome, Melissa Dorr!
Melissa Dorr, BA, is our newest staff member in the School. She has assumed the role from which Sue Eulberg retired in Physician Assistant Education, working on affiliation agreements and finance. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and spent 7 1/2 years working in the field […]
Dec 16, 2013
Help put Parkinson’s on Ice
You don’t have to skate to play a part. You can volunteer, donate, or do it all! The annual Parkinson’s Skate-a-thon is set for Jan. 10-11 and will close out the UNMC rink season. Click that link to sign up, and your 10 bucks goes to Parkinson’s research and programs (and covers skate rental and ice access). […]
Dec 12, 2013
Top ten reasons to go to the UNMC Ice Rink
It’s open and right here on campus! It’s free for students AND employees AND family this year! (For all others, the fee is $7, which includes skates.) It’s fun! It’s good exercise so it’s good for you and you’ll be warm even though it’s cold. (They have heaters, too, if you need a little help.) You […]
Dec 2, 2013
PT student takes UNMC to the tallest mountain in the US
At 14,497 ft (4418,69 m), Mt Whitney in California is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. Piece of cake for Robert Mason, physical therapy class of 2015, who grew up mountaineering in Washington state. Robert summited on August 2, 2013 as a youth leader for a Boy Scouts of America trip along with […]
Nov 27, 2013
CAST Open House this Friday
One of Dr. Joseph Siu’s research collaboration centers, Center for Advanced Surgical Technology (CAST), will have an Open House this Friday, November 22, 2013, from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM in Wittson Hall 3030. His research team will be showcasing several simulators for surgical skill acquisitions. Their technology and inventions might trigger some potential collaborations in the […]
Nov 20, 2013
Congratulations to Mary Wood, Silver U recipient
Mary Wood was awarded the Chancellor’s Silver U for November, 2013. The celebration will be on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Bennett Hall Reading Room. Congratulations, Mary!
Nov 7, 2013
Spirit Week a Success!
Okay, maybe that’s a subjective title. If you measure success in smiles, however, it’s spot on. Just look through the pictures UNMC posted to Flickr! Everybody was having a good time. Even the folks with whipped cream dripping off their faces were smiling. The money donated for a chance to “pie” someone did go to […]
Nov 1, 2013
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