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 October 14, 21, 28 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (CST) A FREE medical school everyone can attend! Lectures will be held in Omaha on the University of Nebraska Medical Center Campus. Broadcasting live, via video conference, to Pender Community Hospital and other satellite locations throughout greater Nebraska! Space is limited so register early.  Cancer. It's a disease no woman wants to face, but chances are, one out of every three women will have to face it at some point in her lifetime. But science is on the move. And breakthroughs in research and therapies are offering unprecedented hope. The University of Nebraska Medical Center is leading the way in discovering new treatments, advances, and even preventive measures for the many different types of cancer that women face. Nationally and internationally renowned experts here are getting closer every day to discoveries that could change the landscape of cancer treatment forever. Hear about some of these important discoveries at this year's UNMC Mini-Medical School, brought to you in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska. During this three-week program, participants will learn about everything from the latest clinical trials to symptom management. They will also learn more about the research showing how wellness really does make a difference in lowering cancer risk.
The UNMC Mini-Medical School is a health-education program that provides Nebraskans with the latest information and research about current diseases and health issues. Taught by UNMC experts, Mini-Medical School is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about issues surrounding significant developments in health research and patient care. Offered in partnership by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, the program broadcasts to various sites across the state, and is free to the public. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS : While the program is free, the cost to receive continuing education contact hours is $40, regardless of the number of sessions that a participant attends. Participants must register for the Mini-Medical School at the site they will attend, and they will receive contact hours for each full session that they attend. FOR NURSES: The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity (3 full sessions) is provided for a total of 6.0 contact hours under ANCC criteria. Provided for a total of 7.2 contact hours under Iowa Provider #78. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13699 for a total of 7.2 contact hours |
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