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PT Alums Visit UNMC

Members of the Physical Therapy class of 1981 met for their 30-year reunion on June 17 and 18, 2011. They came from as far away as Wyoming, Texas, and California. Kyle Meyer, PhD, PT, senior associate dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, welcomed them and led a tour of the UNMC campus on […]

Jun 27, 2011

Glad UNMC is not near the river

Kathy Volkman shared this picture taken by a friend on the 39th floor of the First National building looking out toward Iowa. Kathy said, “In the foreground is a lake. In the horizon are the Bluffs. In the middle is the muddy river as it is moving closer to Omaha.” Missouri River covering I-29 north […]

Jun 20, 2011

Keeping you informed

I’m excited! Part of the plan, when we moved into Bennett Hall, included closed circuit monitors in the hallways in order to keep everyone in the school better informed. That communication strategy finally came to fruition. It’s taken a little time to get them installed and working properly, but floors three through six of Bennett […]

Jun 17, 2011

Tammy Roehrs leaving PT

At the end of June, Tammy Roehrs, PT, MA, NCS, will be leaving the Division of Physical Therapy Education to pursue other professional opportunities. Tammy joined the division in June, 1996, teaching the clinical neuroscience courses. In 2006, Tammy became the Interim Director of Clinical Education and Director of Clinical Education in 2007 after a […]

Jun 1, 2011

Venema and Jones present at Nebraska Healthcare Quality Forum

Dawn Venema, PT, PhD and Katherine Jones, PT, PhD, faculty in the Division of Physical Therapy Education, presented at the 2011 Nebraska Healthcare Quality Forum on May 10, 2011, at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in LaVista, Nebraska. The title of their presentation was “CAPTURE Falls in Nebraska Hospitals: A survey of fall risk reduction […]

Jun 1, 2011

Barriers

by Fran Higgins 5/31/2011 It started with a simple email request from Dawn, a member of the PT faculty: “Wanna get some exercise today? I need to get about 4-5 wheelchairs from the Student Life Center (SLC) over to the hospital ward of the Clinical Skills Lab in Sorrell today.” This seemed to fit in […]

May 31, 2011

Happy National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week!

The clinical laboratory professional is a key member of today’s health care team. Laboratory professionals have the skills to unlock important medical information that is pivotal to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. (www.ascls.org) April 24-30, 2011, is National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW), which recognizes the work of the medical laboratory scientists who […]

Apr 26, 2011

Important Upcoming Events

Please plan to attend these three upcoming faculty events: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 noon-1:00PM BTH 2020 Research Seminar: Deb Vetter, Director of Sponsored Programs Administration “SPA & finding research funding from local, state, & foundation sources” Wednesday, April 27, 2011 noon-1:00PM BTH 2020 Research Seminar: Pat Leuschen will share the results of the Research Resources […]

Apr 13, 2011

Multicultural Series TODAY at noon

Thursday, March 31, 2010 Noon MSC 2018 * Free lunch to the first 30 participants Jack Turman, Jr., PhD, PT, will provide a background on the history of racial disparities in infant mortality. This brief presentation will be followed by attendees breaking into smaller groups to discuss issues raised by Dr. Turman’s presentation. Dr. Turman will be […]

Mar 31, 2011

Rita Parks-Agnew retirement tea

The university retirement tea for Rita Parks-Agnew will take place on April 13th, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM in private dining rooms B and C. Mark your calendars to wish her well!

Mar 29, 2011