Jo Giles UNMC public affairs
Cunningham committed to diversity
As UNMC’s first diversity specialist, Linda Cunningham leads campus diversity and cultural competency efforts in the human resources department.
Nov 14, 2007
The chancellor’s vision for UNMC continues to take shape with the hiring of several diversity specialists. They represent a commitment by Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., to weave cultural competency into the medical center’s fabric and improve recruitment and retention of underrepresented faculty, staff and students, all part of UNMC’s strategic plan.
Nov 7, 2007
South Omaha health fair caps Bi-National Health Week
UNMC along with its Mobile Nursing Center (MNC) recently teamed up with other health agencies to provide a community health fair. The event brought 1,200 people through the doors of Metropolitan Community College’s South Omaha campus for various screenings. It was the culmination of Bi-National Health week, which ran Oct. 15-20.
Nov 5, 2007
UNMC, Educare partnership encourages healthy habits
Visiting the dentist can be a scary experience for many kids … but not Mariah Martin. The 3- year-old actually skipped into the dentist office. She was one of 70 children from The Educare Center of Omaha who boarded buses for annual dental exams and cleanings at the Munroe-Meyer Institute pediatric clinic.
Oct 29, 2007
Mexican diplomat touts value of complementary medicine
Jose Alejandro Almaguer Gonzalez, M.D., of Mexico City recently spoke about the role of traditional and complementary medicine to two groups of UNMC faculty and staff as part of Bi-National Health Week.
Oct 25, 2007
Speaker to address nursing’s role in eliminating health disparities
Improving access to health care for women and minorities is a passion of Sandra Millon Underwood, Ph.D., professor at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee College of Nursing.
Oct 25, 2007
UNMC/Urban League health fair focused on minority men
Minorities, low-income, rural and underserved populations have a higher rate of complications and death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke and HIV/AIDS.
Oct 18, 2007
UNMC to co-sponsor Bi-National Health Week
Bi-National Health Week spotlights the culture and health needs of the Hispanic population. It began as a partnership between California and Mexico 17 years ago. It has now expanded into 24 states, including Nebraska.
Oct 12, 2007
Employees invited to parade celebrating midtown and its diversity
It was a hot October day with temperatures in the 90s. Despite the heat, 10,000 men in black bowler hats and suit coats marched through midtown Omaha to what was called “the country.” That was where a cornerstone was being laid at Saint Cecilia Cathedral. The historic parade, 100 years ago, was one of the largest in Omaha history. A century later, on Oct. 6, 2007, a parade along those same streets will mark the event’s centennial.
Sep 21, 2007
Minority faculty, students network
A health science education is enough of a challenge. But like any life changing event, it’s easier when you have a support system. That is part of the goal of the recent third annual Minority Meet and Greet Event.
Sep 19, 2007