Researchers Notify Community On Blood Clot Agent Study
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Researchers Notify Community On Blood Clot Agent Study

Bleeding out is the most common cause of preventable death after injury. Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine are notifying the community on their involvement in an international study and how the community can opt out, if they do not wish to participate.

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Dr. Joann Sweasy, Expert In DNA Repair, Named Cancer Center Director
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Dr. Joann Sweasy, Expert In DNA Repair, Named Cancer Center Director

Joann B. Sweasy, PhD, an internationally recognized comprehensive cancer center director and an expert in the genetics, cell biology and biochemistry of DNA repair, has been named the next director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, announced Tuesday.

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Hospital Announces New Movement Disorder Clinic For Parkinson’s Disease
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Hospital Announces New Movement Disorder Clinic For Parkinson’s Disease

Life can be challenging for a person living with Parkinson’s disease. But with the proper resources and support team, there are many ways they can improve their quality of life. Columbus Community Hospital aims to achieve its goal of helping individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s maintain an active and positive lifestyle through the new Columbus Movement Disorder Clinic.

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Donate Blood Save Lives
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Donate Blood Save Lives

With blood supply shortages across the nation, anytime is a great time to consider rolling up your sleeve. A blood transfusion occurs every two seconds and each donation can save multiple lives. Join the roughly three percent of people who donate blood each year.

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Protect Your Vision During Independence Day Celebrations
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Protect Your Vision During Independence Day Celebrations

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Nebraska Medicine, Truhlsen Eye Institute and the University of Nebraska Medical Center have teamed up to spread awareness about eye safety ahead of the Independence Day holiday by offering free safety glasses to the public.

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