Allied Health Blog
SAVE THE DATE!
What: SAHP 2nd Annual Fun Run When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 Where: Millers Landing Who: You! Why: ‘Cause it’s fun! We’ll keep you posted as other details unfold. Hope to see you there!
Mar 18, 2011
Talent Tuesday — Brush off your whoppers to prepare for April Fool's Day
Set aside, for just a day, what you heard about George Washington never telling a lie and the warning of Pinocchio’s long nose. April Fool’s Day is coming and it’s time to prepare some good whoppers. Talent Tuesday is here to help. Employees are invited to participate in UNMC’s first Liar’s Contest, set for noon, […]
Mar 11, 2011
Rita turns the page
Congratulations to Rita Parks Agnew, BSG, Student Affairs and Budget Coordinator for UNMC’s Physical Therapy (PT) program! Rita announced that she will be retiring at the end of May after nearly 37 years of service. Since joining UNMC in October 1974 under the founding program director, Mary Ellen Sacksteder, Rita watched the program grow from […]
Mar 9, 2011
Next Research Seminar
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in BTH 2020, Katherine Jones, PT, PhD will present, “Stroke Rehabilitation in Nebraska Hospitals.”
Mar 8, 2011
It’s On!
The race for the most pledges is on TODAY between the SAHP and the College of Nursing. Let’s do this, Allied Health! If you haven’t done it already, take the green pledge (then remember to turn off lights and monitors). Simple.
Mar 8, 2011
Katherine Jones Recognized
Katherine Jones has been a member of the Nebraska Stroke Advisory Council (NSAC) since 2006. She conducted an assessment of acute stroke treatment in Nebraska hospitals in 2006 that NSAC members have used as a road map for improving acute stroke systems of care across the state including EMS education about recognition of signs and […]
Mar 4, 2011
Congratulations on a swim well swum!
Jack Turman, Jr.’s son, Jack III, a sophomore at Papillion La Vista South High School, won a bronze medal in the 500 meter freestyle at last weekend’s state swim meet. He also posted the fifth best time in the state for the 200 meter freestyle in which he won the consolation race. Congratulations!
Mar 2, 2011
Hageman’s appointment gives voice to rural Nebraskans
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 a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) external advisory committee. Dr. Hageman is the only Nebraskan on the 21-member committee appointed by Kathleen […]
Mar 1, 2011
Perfusion Student is Essay Winner
Perfusion Masters student, Scott C. Sanderson, was announced as a winner in the 2011 Wisconsin Perfusion Society Scholarship Essay Competition. Perfusion students nationally were asked to write an essay on new technologies and techniques developing in the profession and how the Perfusionist must understand and adapt to their potential ramifications. Congratulations Scott!
Mar 1, 2011
New Mindful Meditation Dates
An occasional shift from “Doing Mode” to “Being Mode” can lead to greater focus, productivity, health and peace of mind. Anyone interested may join together for a short Mindful Meditation period of 20 – 30 minutes every Friday at noon in Wittson 4039 (the Alumni Association Conference Room on the Wittson end of the 42nd […]
Feb 28, 2011
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- by Jeffrey RobbJered Garrison, PhD, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences, began his new role Monday with UNMC Graduate Studies.