Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications

Dr. Mirnics attends White House holiday dinner for Special Olympics

Dr. Mirnics, who sits on the board for Special Olympics International, says the recognition is an honor for the organization, especially during the holidays.

Dec 12, 2024

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute

Dr. Mirnics visits White House with Special Olympics group

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, attended a holiday dinner at the White House to celebrate the work of Special Olympics.

Dec 11, 2024

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, and his wife Zeljka Korade, PhD, attended a White House dinner with a group from Special Olympics.

Westside visit to MMI offers look at belonging, inclusion

A group of 50 educators from Westside Community Schools toured the Munroe-Meyer Institute in November. Guests saw a sampling of what the institute has to offer.

Dec 10, 2024

About 50 educators from Westside Community Schools toured the Munroe-Meyer Institute, seeing a sample of services offered.

Dr. Davies highlights UNMC College of Nursing at monthly forum

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and nursing guests discuss how the college and its faculty and students are thriving.

Dec 10, 2024

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Learn about vaccines at next Science Café

James Lawler, MD, of the Global Center for Health Security, will discuss vaccines at the Nov. 19 event.

Nov 14, 2024

James Lawler, MD

New MMI clinic is one-stop shop as young adults transition to adult care providers

A new clinic initiative has made the Munroe-Meyer Institute a one-stop shop for young adults transitioning toward visiting adult care providers.

Nov 5, 2024

A new clinic at the Munroe-Meyer Institute helps young adults as they transition to visiting adult health care providers.

Wheel Club offers inclusion and independence

Wheel Club is open to individuals with developmental disabilities as well as their family and friends. Many club members are regulars, signing up year after year. But new riders join sessions, too.

Oct 31, 2024

Talisa Stumpf, right, rides with Gracie Streblow during a Wheel Club session.

Hundreds turn out for annual trick-or-treat event

More than 700 guests flowed through trick-or-treating stations set up on the first floor of the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Oct 30, 2024

Garrett Palmer, 4, poses for a photo during MMI's Trick or Treat event.

MMI continues to see growth, change

Annual clinical visits, grant funding and community engagement involvement all have grown over the last year at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Oct 30, 2024

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute

RiteCare Conference offers education, networking

More than 80 attendees from a dozen states attended the RiteCare Conference hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute in September.

Oct 23, 2024

The Munroe-Meyer Institute hosted this year's RiteCare Conference in late September.