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Custer and Gregg publish “Ready for Ebola”

Congratulations to Tanya Custer, M.S., R.T.(R)(T), and Christina Gregg, B.S., C.N.M.T., R.T.(R)(N)(CT), on the publication of their article, “Ready for Ebola,” in the most recent Scanner from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Well done, Tanya and Christina!    

Dec 12, 2014

Winter Essentials Drive a Success

We cleaned out our closets and/or brought in necessities for the annual Winter Essentials drive sponsored by our Student Ambassadors. The Ambassadors took those items to a local non-profit charity organization, We Can Make a Difference, who delivered them to the Siena/Francis House. They estimated that over 150 people were fed and clothed, and provided […]

Dec 10, 2014

CLS students to present poster at national conference

Congratulations to Natalie Harmon and Megan Gunderson! Their abstract, “An Interprofessional Guide to Laboratory Testing for Student Run Free Clinics: Reference Guide to Sexually Transmitted Infection Diagnostics and Monitoring,” was accepted for a poster presentation at the Society of Student-Run Free Clinics (SSRFC) conference to be held Feb 7-8, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. Natalie and […]

Dec 9, 2014

Two NU presidential candidates visit Wednesday

Dean Meyer would like to encourage all SAHP faculty, staff, and students to attend the NU presidential candidate visits. Hank Bounds, Ph.D., and Michael Martin, Ph.D., two of the four candidates for the position of president of the University of Nebraska, will visit UNMC this Wednesday, December 10, 2014. The times for the two visits […]

Dec 8, 2014

RSTE seasonal decorating at Ronald McDonald House

Each year, the Radiation Science Technology Education (RSTE) division spreads holiday cheer through volunteerism. On Thursday, December 4, 2014, RSTE students, faculty, alumni board, and family members participated in their annual decorating of the UNMC Ronald McDonald House for Christmas. The event also engaged several children who are currently in residence at the house. A […]

Dec 8, 2014

New SAHP publication in Radiology Management

Tammy Jones, MPA, RT(R)(M), program director for radiography, cardiovascular interventional technology, and computed tomography, and Emily Schlautman, BS, RT(R), 2014 Radiography Graduate, were published in Radiology Management. Their article, “Mobile Apps in Radiology,” appears in the November/December issue, pages 40-46. Radiology Management has been the top professional journal for leaders in medical imaging management for […]

Dec 4, 2014

Treating Ebola at a Teaching Hospital – PA Education Association News

From Michael J. Huckabee, PhD, MPAS, PA-C The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) wrote and distributed an article, Treating Ebola at a Teaching Hospital, to all PA educators on how UNMC has helped prepare students for the Ebola situation. The article includes quotes from UNMC’s Angela Hewlett, MD, and Grant Robbins, current UNMC PA student. […]

Nov 21, 2014

Dean and PA Director visit Military Partners in San Antonio

Kyle Meyer, Senior Associate Dean of the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), and Mike Huckabee, Director, Division of Physician Assistant Education, recently met with faculty of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) in San Antonio, Texas, to explore further areas of collaboration. UNMC SAHP and IPAP have been partners in PA education over twenty […]

Nov 20, 2014

Another baby! Congrats, Grandma Sue!

Sue Stewart would like to announce the birth of her granddaughter, Teagan Jo Vavricek, born 11/10/14 at 4:56pm, 8 lbs 6 oz and 20.5 inches. Congratulations, Sue and family!

Nov 13, 2014

Welcome, Baby Meyer!

Virginia (Ginny) Kay Meyer was born Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014, 8 lbs 7 oz, 19”. Congratulations to Grandparents Kyle and Deb Meyer!

Nov 12, 2014