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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