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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
Songs and tales today at noon
Come tell your best tall tale, sing along to Irish music, or just listen! It’s Talent Tuesday today, featuring our inaugural Liar’s Contest, as well as Irish music by Fran Higgins (that’s me). I’ve even got a fabulous PowerPoint with the lyrics to the choruses and little hands to show you where to clap. You can’t […]
Mar 29, 2011
Multicultural Seminar Series: Dr. Jack Turman
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 […]
Mar 28, 2011
Save the Date: 9/17/11 Fun Run!
Please mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual SAHP Fun Run: Saturday, September 17, 2011 Miller’s Landing, Omaha, NE Good healthy fun for the whole family! More details coming soon.
Mar 28, 2011
Backstage Pass this Saturday
The SAHP second annual Backstage Pass will be held this Saturday, March 26, 1-5 pm at the Sorrell Center. Rapidly becoming the SAHP’s major recruiting event, the Backstage Pass is conducted by our Office of Student Affairs and features all eleven of our health professions programs. This year, we have almost 200 registered from 12 […]
Mar 23, 2011
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- by Jeffrey RobbAll leave-eligible employees will be granted two additional paid leave days in the coming fiscal year, the first on Thursday, July 3.
- by Jeffrey RobbFritz, a board member since 2016, succeeds James Linder, MD, as he departs as Nebraska Medicine CEO and board chair.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe artificial intelligence essentials for health care educators course is available through Canvas for faculty and staff.
- by Jeffrey RobbCampus news items on a blood drive at UNMC next week and recent retirements.
- by Jeffrey RobbUNMC and KUMC secure $31M NIH grant for pediatric trials