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Cytotechnology students "Cell-e-brate" at local elementary school
For the second year, UNMC’s Cytotechnology program was asked to teach 2nd graders about cells at Willa Cather Elementary School’s Core Academy Program. The Cytotechnology students loaded up microscopes, blank slides, jars of stain, crafting projects, and learning exercises for a day of fun at the elementary school. The elementary students took samples of cells […]
Feb 9, 2010
Today a reader…tomorrow a leader.
As the school year nears the end, many children in the Omaha area do not have books at home to read during the summer months. The UNMC Radiation Science students want to help with this problem. Would you help too? We will be collecting gently used books, and monetary donations for the purchase of books […]
Feb 8, 2010
Physical Therapy Students Participate in Legislative Day at the Nebraska State Capitol
Many of the second-year Physical Therapy students participated in Legislative Day at the State Capitol in Lincoln on Wednesday, February 3rd. The event jointly sponsored by the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association and the Nebraska Medical Association promoted the national program, “Exercise is Medicine.” This program promotes health and wellness through increasing physical activity and exercise […]
Feb 5, 2010
Solving primary care crisis requires long-term focus
“Improving primary care for Nebraska calls for multipronged solutions.” Read more of this op ed published in the Omaha World Herald, by Kyle Meyer, PhD, PT, associate dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, and Virginia Tilden, DNSc, RN, FAAN, dean of the College of Nursing.
Feb 4, 2010
Wanna walk?
Pat O’Neil would like to gather a group from the SAHP to participate in the Nebraska LYMPHOMAthon 5K walk on Saturday, April 24, at Mahoney State Park. Details appeared in this morning’s UNMC Today. Please contact Pat at paoneil@unmc.edu if you’re interested.
Feb 3, 2010
Skate Peeps!
Two other souls in need of some stress relief and fun joined me on the rink today! We had a blast and didn’t even feel the cold. Maggie Winnicki and Michelle Simon, from Distance Education, caught up with me around 12:30. Both admitted they were pleasantly surprised that the rink was bigger than they’d expected. After a […]
Feb 2, 2010
Don't forget your warm socks!
Some of us are meeting at the ice rink tomorrow, Tuesday, the 2nd at noon. If it’s cold, wear your longjohns and join us!
Feb 1, 2010
Kudos in Our Physical Therapy Program
Three UNMC physical therapy faculty members will be recognized at the opening ceremonies of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in San Diego, California February 17-21, 2010: • Kathy Volkman will be recognized for becoming a Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy; • Joe Norman and Grace Johnson will be recognized for being […]
Jan 27, 2010
Who's In for Skating Next Tuesday?
Okay, so I won the free skating pass from Public Relations and I couldn’t wait to use it. I brought my warm socks today, but hadn’t given anyone a heads up, so I ended up skating alone (which was actually really fun because I had the rink to myself); however, it would REALLY be COOLER […]
Jan 26, 2010
Joint Effort
The UNMC and Creighton Physical Therapy students are hosting a volleyball tournament in February to raise money for the Nebraska Arthritis Foundation. This tournament is the largest fundraiser for the Nebraska Arthritis Foundation every year. Last year it raised around $5000. All the proceeds benefit this foundation – the tournament does NOT raise money for […]
Jan 22, 2010
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- by Jeffrey RobbThe Latino Center of the Midlands hosted the gathering that included a discussion on a wide variety of topics.
- by Jeffrey RobbDr. Deegan is a professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
- by Jeffrey RobbDr. Jesse is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Psychiatry.
- by Jeffrey RobbWork begins Nov. 7 on safety enhancements. During this time, Clarkson Tower shuttle pickups and drop-offs will be paused.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe new office will lead a more coordinated approach to interacting with the biomedical research industry.