Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications

Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 55th annual Garden Walk set for June 9

The public is invited to tour seven gardens spread across southwest and west Omaha during the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 55th annual Garden Walk later this spring.

Mar 27, 2024

The Munroe-Meyer Guild's Garden Walk supports innovative programming and research at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Next Science Café explores ‘brain that heals itself’

Boys Town scientist Max Kurz, PhD, will discuss his research at April 2 event, part of the Nebraska Science Festival.

Mar 25, 2024

Max Kurz, PhD, senior research scientist at Boys Town National Research Hospital Institute for Human Neuroscience

Nebraska Science Festival to offer activities for all ages

April’s statewide festival, presented by UNMC and organized in collaboration with community partners, promises science-related fun.

Mar 22, 2024

The 2023 Nebraska Science Festival included Superhero Saturday at the Durham Museum.

MMI annual report showcases excellence across four pillars

The UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute highlights its patient care, education, research and outreach.

Mar 18, 2024

Sarah Connolly, PhD, leads participants in the Munroe-Meyer Institute's BRIDGE program in social activities.

Walk & Roll for Disabilities celebrates 20 years

The event, organized by the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, helps to fund adult recreation programming at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Mar 11, 2024

KellyLynn Wakehouse, 32, in wheelchair, leads Team KellyLynn on a walk and roll around the upper level of Oak View Mall at the 20th annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities.

Omaha man with Down syndrome leaves lasting impression on those around him

Justin Bainbridge, joined by his mother Kim Bainbridge, has become one of the city’s most active Down syndrome advocates and educators.

Mar 7, 2024

Justin Bainbridge and his mother Kim Bainbridge have become Down syndrome advocates and educators.

Excellence on display in 2023 annual report

The Munroe-Meyer Institute has released its annual report, showcasing excellence across the institute’s four pillars — patient care, education, research and outreach.

Mar 6, 2024

Walk & Roll for Disabilities celebrates 20 years

The event, organized by the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, helps to fund such programming at MMI, including cooking club, yoga club and other recreational programs.

Mar 4, 2024

More than 400 people participated in the Walk & Roll for Disabilities at Oak View Mall.

MMI faculty crafting online toolkit for clinicians

The project is designed to develop a decision-making manual that guides providers through selection of evidence-based practices to assess severe challenging behaviors.

Mar 4, 2024

Several scenarios and step-by-step guides were filmed to provide an online toolkit for clinicians treating patients with behavioral issues.

Penguin Palooza offers break for patients, welcoming environment

Patients, families and staff members took part in games, crafts and other activities to celebrate some late-winter magic.

Mar 1, 2024

Roc sits on Rachella's lap while holding a toy penguin he crafted during Penguin Palooza.