UNMC for the record

Door decorating contest promoted autism awareness

Rosario Lobo

Rosario Lobo of the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s patient information office was the winner of the institute’s door decoration contest, held April 2-9 to mark Autism Awareness Month.

It was the sixth year for the contest, overseen by the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, and a record number of “doors” participated. Fans voted via Facebook to pick their favorite doors.

See the other doors at the MMI Facebook page.

Med center hosts youth violence prevention event
More than 30 people from 11 community and civic organizations visited Nebraska Medicine April 23 for a walk-thru of the Dusk to Dawn youth violence prevention program, now in its second year.

Dusk to Dawn is built on an evidence-based anti-gang curriculum and was created in partnership with community partners, including the Omaha Police Department, the Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands and YouTurn.

This two-and-a-half hour program educates Omaha’s youth about the emotional, physical and social consequences of interpersonal violence, while challenging them to find pathways to a healthier life.

The agencies represented included:

• Big Brothers Big Sisters;
• Boys Town;
• Charles Drew;
• Heartland Family Services;
• Lutheran Family Services;
• Omaha Public Schools;
• Mayor’s Office; and
• CHI.

For more information about the program, visit the website.