Allied Health Blog
Karen Honeycutt tells us where cholesterol comes from
In case you missed it, Karen Honeycutt, professor in the clinical laboratory science program, appeared in an “Ask UNMC” segment on youtube. Where does cholesterol come from?
Feb 19, 2010
New Skate Peeps from the College of Nursing
I took an early, abbreviated run at the rink today at 11:30 so I’d make it back in time for a 12:30 meeting. Even had time for a taco in Sorrell on my way back. (Hey, I burned about 325 calories on the rink according to a nifty calorie calculator from Glamour Health & Fitness online.) […]
Feb 9, 2010
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
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