Category: Physical Therapy
Talent Tuesday — Brush off your whoppers to prepare for April Fool's Day
Set aside, for just a day, what you heard about George Washington never telling a lie and the warning of Pinocchio’s long nose. April Fool’s Day is coming and it’s time to prepare some good whoppers. Talent Tuesday is here to help. Employees are invited to participate in UNMC’s first Liar’s Contest, set for noon, […]
Mar 11, 2011
Rita turns the page
Congratulations to Rita Parks Agnew, BSG, Student Affairs and Budget Coordinator for UNMC’s Physical Therapy (PT) program! Rita announced that she will be retiring at the end of May after nearly 37 years of service. Since joining UNMC in October 1974 under the founding program director, Mary Ellen Sacksteder, Rita watched the program grow from […]
Mar 9, 2011
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
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
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
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
Joint Effort!
What: Joint Effort is an all night volleyball tournament hosted by the UNMC Physical Therapy and Creighton Physical Therapy students. All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation, Nebraska Chapter. Date: Friday, February 25th Time: Registration begins at 5:00 PM. Place: West Omaha Health Center (1212 N 102 Ct) Cost: $120/ team by 2/4; 150/ team between […]
Jan 20, 2011
…and from last night’s news…Reggie Harbourne
A unique study, taking place in Omaha, is helping premature babies learn, grow and explore their world. Reggie Harbourne, courtesy associate professor in physical therapy education and associate professor at MMI appeared on the news last night to talk about her current research. The full article and video are no longer available on ketv.com.
Dec 27, 2010
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