Allied Health Blog
UNMC PT Researchers on KETV
Researchers, Dawn Venema, PT, PhD, and Joseph Siu, PhD, are studying the link between walking and talking simultaneously and how it can help battle dementia. Read more and watch the video: http://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/researchers-study-benefits-of-walking-talking-with-dementia-patients/-/9674510/23583394/-/eh2rvk/-/index.html#ixzz2oySULqPI
Dec 30, 2013
SAHP Adopts a Family for the Holidays
This year, UNMC partnered with The Nebraska Medical Center to adopt families we serve at the hospital and UNMC who face challenges during the holidays. The School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) adopted a family from the NICU — a mom, dad, and son — and collected approximately $400 with which to shop for items on the […]
Dec 19, 2013
Welcome, Melissa Dorr!
Melissa Dorr, BA, is our newest staff member in the School. She has assumed the role from which Sue Eulberg retired in Physician Assistant Education, working on affiliation agreements and finance. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and spent 7 1/2 years working in the field […]
Dec 16, 2013
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- by Sarah HankinUNMC medical students and anesthesiology residents again delivered exceptional performances at the annual Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference, held April 25-27 in Indianapolis. The event, sponsored by the Association of Midwest Academic Anesthesia Chairs (AMAAC) and hosted by Indiana University, the University of Louisville, and the University of Toledo, brought together trainees and faculty from across […]
- by Jeffrey RobbI’m considering a vegetarian or vegan diet. What nutrients do I need to be aware of?
- by Sarah HankinWhen Hanjun Wang, MD, joined UNMC in 2007 as a postdoctoral fellow, he was driven by a simple spark: curiosity. Nearly two decades later, that spark has evolved into a passion that has propelled him into his newest role. Effective July 1, Dr. Wang will become vice chair of research in the UNMC Department of […]
- by Jeffrey RobbWith new ticks moving into the state, the UNMC College of Public Health will partner to increase tick and disease monitoring.
- by Jeffrey RobbWith the traffic slowdowns and temporary detours, motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time.