Medical

VNA Head to Toe Home Safety Event

Cheril Lee — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:00:00 +0000

One in three elderly people will experience a fall. And most of these falls will take place in the home.

VA study finds less costly treatments are as effective for rheumatoid arthritis patients

Katie Schubert — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:03:36 +0000

A new study led by the VA of Nebraska-western Iowa found that more expensive drug therapies for rheumatoid arthritis don’t necessarily work better than generic ones.

UNMC's new College of Pharmacy to open in 2015

Katie Schubert — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:43:10 +0000

UNMC is building a new College of Pharmacy.

VA Research Week: 155 studies ongoing at Omaha VA Medical Center

Katie Schubert — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:13:26 +0000

The VA of Nebraska-Western Iowa received $10 million in grants last year for research in to treatment for diabetes, battlefield injuries, and more.

No evidence of misconduct found in study involving UNMC researchers

Associated Press — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:36:58 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska Medical Center has found no evidence of research misconduct after questions were raised about data integrity in an academic article.

IA Governor approves mental health funding plan

Associated Press — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:21:27 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Governor Terry Branstad has signed into law a bill that would give some counties a share of $11.6 million to continue treatment of mental health patients as the state transitions to a regional system.

The General Assembly approved the bill, which aids 26 of the 32 counties seeking extra funding to get them through this fiscal year.

Branstad signed the measure Thursday, though he had earlier voiced support for $3.8 million, a figure recommended by the Department of Human Services.

March is Low Vision Month

Cheril Lee — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:53:02 +0000

The most common causes of low vision are macular degeneration and glaucoma.

Relief from Decades of Pain

Cheril Lee — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:06:06 +0000

A new clinic at the Nebraska Medical Center treats patients who have non-malignant issues or conditions with their pancreas or biliary tract.

Medicare Open Enrollment deadline is Friday

Katie Schubert — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:48:42 +0000

About 300 Douglas County residents will have to find a new Medicare plan next year.

American Legion says VA does a great job

Cheril Lee — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:06:06 +0000

Overall the VA is providing quality healthcare to the nation’s veterans.