Category: Physical Therapy
Dr. Turman brings USA Hockey to Omaha
By Tony Lee Special to USAHockey.com The USA Warriors, a renowned non-profit that helps wounded veterans rehabilitate through hockey, was honored this summer with the Humanitarian Achievement Award at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Physical Therapy Education Graduation Breakfast. The video below is Mike Vaccaro’s inspiring keynote talk from the breakfast. Mike is a […]
Aug 29, 2012
Kathy Burke finishes RAGBRAI 2012
RAGBRAI, a bike ride across Iowa, has become the longest, largest and oldest bicycle touring event in the world. Kathy Burke, PhD, rode in the 40th RAGBRAI. “I’m not sure how many riders in all,” said Dr. Burke. “I heard estimates of 14,000 registered cyclists, with many many more unregistered riders joining in for a […]
Aug 10, 2012
Walkway on 4th floor is open!
Once again, we can travel from Bennett Hall to Sorrell without braving the heat!
Aug 2, 2012
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
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
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.
Jul 20, 2012
New SAHP video
This video was created as part of our ongoing efforts to educate the public on what allied health professions are: vital members of the health care team who comprise about 60% of the health care workforce! Please share it liberally. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YlR8oYZbxo]
Jun 22, 2012
UNMC Service Award Recipients in the SAHP
Nicki Simmons, Karen Wesche, Gail Hackendahl, and Cindy Skarda The following SAHP staff members were honored for their service to UNMC at the annual awards dinner last week: Karen Wesche – 5 years; Virgie Powers – 10 years (not pictured); Nicki Simmons – 15 years; Gail Hackendahl – 25 years; and Cindy Skarda – 30 […]
Jun 19, 2012
CCORDA services for Researchers – Thursday, 5/24
Jane Meza Director of the Center for Collaboration and Research Design and Analysis (CCORDA) and Professor and Chair of the Department of Biostatistics in the College of Public Health, will discuss many services available to researchers on Thursday, May 24 from 10-11 a.m. in COPH 3013. This session will include biostatistics, epidemiology and health services […]
May 22, 2012
2012 SAHP Award Recipients
Teacher of the Year Stephane P. VanderMeulen, MPAS, PA-C Physician Assistant Education Program Outstanding Service to the SAHP James E. Somers, PA, PhD Physician Assistant Education Program Outstanding Researcher of the Year Kathleen G. Volkman, PT, MS, NCS Physical Therapy Education Program Congratulations! The awards will be presented on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the […]
Apr 25, 2012
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