Mini-Medical School to begin Tuesday

The University of Nebraska Medical Center, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, will present a Mini-Medical School on women and cancer.

The series, which will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CDT Oct. 14, 21 and 28, will be broadcast live via satellite from the UNMC campus in Omaha to 30 communities.

Participants will learn about improvements in cancer diagnosis, treatment and symptom management, as well as the latest research and advances in women's cancers. Dr. Ken Cowan, director of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center and a breast cancer physician, will kick off the series on the first evening.

UNMC's 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, the series is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about issues surrounding significant developments in health research and patient care.

While the program is free, continuing nursing education credit is available for nurses. The cost is $40, regardless of the number of sessions attended. Participants must register for Mini-Medical School at the site they will attend, and they will receive contact hours for each session attended.

To register for one of the sites listed below, visit www.unmc.edu/minimed, or call toll-free (877) 852-0013.

Broadcast sites in Central Nebraska:

n Broken Bow, Broken Bow Public Library, 626 S. D St.

n Grand Island, Central Nebraska AHEC, College Park, Room 305, 3180 W. Highway 34.

n Hastings, Central Community College-Hastings, Platte Building, Room 218 (upstairs, east end), East Highway 6.

Anyone with the satellite downlink capability can tune into the series on Nebraska Satellite System 2, Channel 105. In addition, any facility with Internet Protocol capability may be able to receive the broadcast.

For more information, contact Brenda Jeter at bjeter@unmc.edu or (402) 559-9049.