Allied Health Blog
SAHP Walking Club off to a Brisk Start!
Some useful info: Your weight x distance = energy used walking. Time does not matter as much as distance. If you speed up to walking a mile in 13 minutes or less, you will be burning more calories per mile. But for most beginning walkers, it is best to increase the distance before working on […]
Jul 13, 2009
Where in UNMC is Fran?
Well…Amber has had Elephanto for two weeks, now, and it’s time for him to find a new home. Be the first to correctly identify my location on our fabulous campus in this picture (and find Elephanto in the photo) and you will receive the coveted trophy to display at your workstation for the next week. […]
Jul 13, 2009
SAHP Walking Club — Together in Health!
by Fran Higgins Friday, July 10, 2009 was the inaugural walk for the School of Allied Health Professions’ new walking club. “This fitness activity was the brainchild of our Staff Leadership Council,” said Sue Miyeno, council chair. “It’s our contribution to the wellness initiatives on campus, something simple to get folks up out of […]
Jul 10, 2009
Congrats, Tamara!
Tamara Cardin, staff in the Clinical Laboratory Science program, is a July recipient of the Chancellor’s Council Silver ‘U’ Award. This is an award in Chancellor Harold M. Maurer’s Reward and Recognition initiative. It recognizes UNMC’s strong consistent performers, whose daily contributions or special achievements help meet UNMC’s mission. Congratulations to Tamara!
Jul 6, 2009
Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Program
The School of Allied Health Professions Physician Assistant Program has just completed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Canadian Forces Physician Assistant Program to award Bachelor of Science degrees to their graduates beginning in 2009. The University of Nebraska has been the degree granting institution for the U.S. military Interservice Physician Assistant Program for […]
Jun 30, 2009
Congrats to Kathy Volkman!
Kathy Volkman, PT, MS NCS received her Board Certification from the American Board Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) today and is now a Neurology Certified Specialist.
Jun 30, 2009
Radiation Science Technology to hold first-ever alumni reunion
by Tom O’Connor, UNMC public relations It started with a simple idea – let’s have a party. From there, it has mushroomed into a full-blown reunion. The reunion – for graduates of the UNMC Radiation Science Technology Education (RSTE) program – will take place July 17-18 on the UNMC campus. […]
Jun 30, 2009
College World Series Tickets for Sale
I have some extra general admission tickets to the College World Series for sale for $7 per ticket (face value). General admission tickets are good for any session, but do not guarantee a seat. They can be upgraded to reserved seating at the Rosenblatt box office if reserved seats are available. Please contact Dawn Venema […]
Jun 22, 2009
Four SAHP Employees Recognized for a Combined 95 Years of Service
The annual employee service awards dinner was held on June 15, 2009 at the Embassy Suites La Vista Convention Center. A crowd of over 425 employees, family members, and supervisors were hosted by the UNMC Human Resources Department. Sue Eulberg, PA Program Associate and Rita Parks-Agnew, PT Program Associate were recognized for 40 and […]
Jun 17, 2009
Where in UNMC…? We Have a Winner!
We have a winner!! Amber Donnelly of the Cytotechnology program was the first (time-stamped comments) to correctly identify the Sorrell stairway looking back toward our beloved Bennett Hall! The game’s afoot: Be the first to identify my whereabouts on the UNMC campus and you will win the coveted Elephanto trophy for a week! Post your […]
Jun 16, 2009
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- by Jeffrey RobbAt his monthly forum, Dr. Davies talked with Stacey Coleman and discussed UNMC's budget challenges.
- by Jeffrey RobbFind links to the videos in this article, along with a message from Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Linda Cunningham.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe new weekly event is geared toward first-time inventors looking to navigate the innovation process.
- by Kelsey KirkThe program based at UNMC prepares health professions students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe modules, geared toward health professionals, are available through the NU Advance professional development website.