Allied Health Blog
Christine Swets now full-time in Academic and Student Affairs
After working for us through Kelly Services on and off for seven months (four in Perfusion and three in Academic & Student Affairs), Christine Swets, AA, is now a full-time Administrative Associate II. Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Christine became a US citizen in January 2011. “I had studied and knew the answers […]
Nov 15, 2012
Katherine Jones is a grandmother of twins!
The picture says it all – Katherine is a proud grandma! Here are the stats: Benjamin Robert Henak born 11/12/12 at 12:37 pm 6 lbs 10 oz Andrew Kenneth Henak born 11/12/12 at 12:45 pm 4 lbs 8 oz Mom and babies are doing well. They all went home from the hospital yesterday. Congratulations!
Nov 15, 2012
RSTE Coats for Kids Drive
The Radiation Science students and RSTE Alumni Association are hosting the annual Coats for Kids Drive and we’d love your help! With the weather getting cold again, there’s a high need for coats for children in the Omaha area. We’ll be collecting new (and gently used) winter coats, caps, gloves and monetary donations. These are […]
Oct 25, 2012
Allied Health Pumpkin Carving/Painting/Decorating Contest
Show your mad carving skills. Get your pumpkin on in the First Allied Health Pumpkin Carving/Painting/Decorating Contest! You can submit an entry as an individual or group in either the faculty/staff category or student category. Email nsimmons@unmc.edu if you plan to enter. Drop off your entry in BTH 3011 (Reading Room) by 11:00 a.m. on […]
Oct 22, 2012
Can I get a WOOT!
Way to go, SAHP! Allied Health has perfect United Way showing…
Oct 18, 2012
Clinical Perfusion recognized by UNeMed
The “Innovations Week” celebration for Clinical Perfusion by UNeMed this year centers on an invention being developed for perfusion science. It is an “awareness” alarm designed to be used with a heart-lung machine (HLM) to “peripherally” alert a Perfusionist about flow with a HLM circuit that might place a patient at risk. Our device uses […]
Oct 16, 2012
Spirit Day – another great reason to work at UNMC!
Thank you to Kalani Simpson in PR for capturing me in my most “go-for-it” moment at today’s Spirit Day celebration. The food samples from Midtown restaurants were great and I snagged lots of nice coupons and brochures from the various booths, but the best part of the day was the inflatable obstacle course. Luckily, I […]
Oct 12, 2012
Nuclear Medicine student, Donna Bart, in the spotlight
In case you missed it, UNMC Today featured one of our allied health students this morning. Perfect timing, too, since it happens to be Nuclear Medicine Week!
Oct 12, 2012
We did it! SAHP hit 100% participation!
Thank you to ALL the faculty and staff in the School of Allied Health Professions for helping us reach 100% participation in the United Way campaign. Word is that we’re the first department to ever do that, so congratulations, everyone! Also, a super big thank you to Geri Finn for pushing us to greatness. 🙂
Oct 9, 2012
Publication for Huckabee
Michael J. Huckabee, MPAS, PhD, PA-C, director of our physician assistant education program, and another professor at UNL published a research article, “Examining Intercultural Sensitivity and Competency of Physician Assistant Students,” in the current Journal of Allied Health. Congratulations, Dr. Huckabee!
Sep 24, 2012
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