Kelsey Kirk

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.

MMI Voices: Helping kids get more than sugar during holiday meals

Many parents worry about their children’s eating habits over the holidays. But how can parents help their children’s diet over the holiday break without being a Scrooge? The best way to encourage less candy and sweets is to encourage other foods by setting up a routine and making those other foods fun.

Dec 11, 2024

Amy Volkman, registered dietitian nutritionist at the Munroe-Meyer Institute

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.

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.

Director’s column: Giving everyone access to good jobs

Reflecting on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, MMI has much to take pride in.

Oct 31, 2024

Rachel Ray, assistant professor

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

MMI faculty recognized as UNMC Circle of Distinction

The four MMI professors were part of 50 faculty members and their corresponding benefactors who were honored during the event.

Oct 23, 2024

The Circle of Distinction event, held Oct. 1, recognized the recipients of endowed chairs, professorships and fellowships.

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.