Allied Health Blog
Susanne Bishop joins CLS faculty
Susanne Bishop, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSBBCM, is a new assistant professor in our Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Education program. Susanne earned her bachelor’s degree in Education in 2005 from UNO and her bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science at UNMC in 2007. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from the University […]
Jul 7, 2014
Kerissa Hanson joins the School staff in PT Ed
Kerissa Hanson, BA, is the new program coordinator for physical therapy education. Here’s a little bit about Kerissa, in her own words: “After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, in December, 2003, I moved to Washington, D.C., where I worked for several years. Upon returning to Omaha in […]
Jul 3, 2014
Where on UNMC is Fran? …
No, it isn’t throwback Thursday. Elephanto is still wandering the halls of UNMC and has landed in Bennett Hall 3012. This is our new home for SAHP Communications. Why do you need to know this? Please, see me first for all your brand and communications needs: fliers, programs, and publications, T-shirt/apparel designs, photos, social media, […]
Jun 30, 2014
Welcome Jill Jensen to the PA faculty
Jill Jensen, MPAS, PA-C, just joined our physician assistant faculty. She’s a 2004 graduate of the UNMC PA program. Here’s a little more about Jill in her own words: “Since graduation I have worked in Atlantic, IA at a rural health clinic doing Primary Care and Emergency Medicine, for nearly six years. I then moved […]
Jun 23, 2014
Stephanie Lough joins the SAHP as clinical education coordinator in MRI and CT
As of May 1, 2014, Stephanie Lough, BS, R.T.(R)(MR), assumed the position of Clinical Education Coordinator in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program and the CT Practicum of the School of Allied Health Professions. Stephanie received her Bachelor degree in Radiation Science Technology from UNMC. She is a licensed medical radiographer and holds American Registry […]
Jun 19, 2014
Physical Therapy Education hosts visiting faculty from China
Jia (Regina) Hu likes to swim and play badminton. She is also very passionate about her role as chief of research and education at Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center, Yang Zhi Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital of Tongji University, China. Regina has been our guest for the past three weeks as part of our partnership with Tongji University. […]
Jun 13, 2014
Welcome another SAHP baby!
Ryan Wessel, staff in our physician assistant program, and his wife, Katie, have a new baby boy! Elden Patrick Wessel was born on May 19, 2014 at 7.3 pounds and 19.75 inches. All are doing well. Congratulations to the Wessel family!
Jun 3, 2014
Welcome New Faces
Alexandra (Alex) Stoll, MPA, recently joined the SAHP Academic and Student Affairs staff. Here’s more about Alex in her own words: “I graduated from UNO with my MPA with a Nonprofit Concentration this May. I also received a Bachelor’s of Arts with a major in Psychology and minors in Ethnic Studies and Sociology, making UNMC […]
May 30, 2014
Dr. Katherine Jones’ CAPTURE Falls research in the news
Chadron Community Hospital CAPTUREs Falls May 27, 2014 12:10 pm Rapid City Journal Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services (CCH&HS) has a tradition of working with staff and patients to provide the safest care possible. In an effort to further reduce inpatient fall risk, the hospital joined with 17 hospitals across Nebraska and researchers at […]
May 29, 2014
PT students up to APTA challenge
Each year, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) puts out a nationwide call to membership for PT students, and each year our UNMC students step up to the challenge. Once again, they achieved platinum status for 100% participation. Here’s the list of participating programs. Students can qualify to win a variety of prizes and the […]
May 28, 2014
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