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Allied Health Blog

Sad news

Jesse Edwards, MS, Physician Assistant Program, School of Allied Health Professions, died yesterday. Details for services are in this UNMC Today article. Jesse joined UNMC in 1968, upon his retirement from the military. He served initially as associate to the dean for business affairs in the College of Medicine, and after starting UNMC’s physician assistant […]

May 11, 2011

A Busy Week!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 12:30 PM-2:00 PM in the Truhlsen Event Center MSC, Forum on Evidence-Based Medicine. 2:05-3:00 PM SAHP Awards Ceremony, MSC 3001 3:00 PM Reception, Truhlsen Event Center MSC Friday, May 6, 2011, 3:00-5:00pm, Stockyard Exchange, SAHP Convocation & Reception. Saturday, May 7, 2011, 10:00am, Civic Auditorium, UNMC Commencement.

May 3, 2011

UNMC administrator appointed to national advisory committee

Will provide key voice for health care workforce needs of rural communities Patricia Hageman, Ph.D., professor and former program director of physical therapy education in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s School of Allied Health Professions, has been appointed to a three-year term on an external advisory committee for the Health Resources and Services Administration […]

Apr 29, 2011

80th Annual Conference of the Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists

The 80th Annual Conference of the Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists was held April 7-9, 2011, in Grand Island, Nebraska.  Below is a list of all RSTE faculty and student participation and awards.   Radiography students participated in an all day Thursday student symposium consisting of image critique, mock test review, jeopardy, and student bowl.  The […]

Apr 28, 2011

Faculty Recognized for Service

Yesterday, April 26, 2011, the following SAHP faculty members were honored for their service to UNMC: 20 Years Robert H. Fuchs, MA, PT, ATP, CSCS Kyle P. Meyer, PhD, PT Sam Sanderson, PhD Gilbert M. Willett, PhD, PT, OCS, CSCS 10 Years Grace C. Johnson, MS, PT, OCS Connie L. Mitchell, MA, RT(R)(CT) Faculty Senate […]

Apr 27, 2011

Happy National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week!

The clinical laboratory professional is a key member of today’s health care team. Laboratory professionals have the skills to unlock important medical information that is pivotal to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. (www.ascls.org) April 24-30, 2011, is National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW), which recognizes the work of the medical laboratory scientists who […]

Apr 26, 2011

Nice blurb in UNMC Today

If you didn’t catch the UNMC For the Record on Friday: More than 200 students from 11 different states attended this year’s School of Allied Health Professions’ “Backstage Pass.” The recruiting event, now in its second year, featured tours and educational and admissions info for all 11 of SAHP’s health professions programs. Said one participant: […]

Apr 25, 2011

SAHP Awards Announced!

In the past, the SAHP awards were kept secret until the ceremony, but this year we are announcing the winners early. Drum roll, please…and the recipients are: Teacher of the Year: Tammy Jones, MPA, RT (R)(M) Outstanding Researcher of the Year: Pat Hageman, PT, PhD Outstanding Service to the Allied Health Professions: Pat Hageman, PT, […]

Apr 20, 2011

Connie Mitchell, Silver U recipient

Connie Mitchell in our Radiography program was presented with her Silver U poster today at a reception. She is pictured here with some of the members of the awards committee. Congratulations, Connie!

Apr 18, 2011

SAHP Forum on Evidence-Based Medicine

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 — 12:30 PM-2:00 PM in the Truhlsen Event Center MSC, Forum on Evidence-Based Medicine including student and faculty poster presentations 2:05-3:00 PM SAHP Awards Ceremony in MSC 3001, announcing the recipients of the Teacher of the Year Award, Outstanding Researcher of the Year Award, and Outstanding Service to the School of Allied […]

Apr 18, 2011