Kelsey Kirk, Author at Newsroom

New year brings leadership changes to MMI

The new year brings with it several leadership changes at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Jan 14, 2025

Celebration of Excellence slated for Feb. 21

The event, held at the Scott Conference Center on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus, honors outstanding achievement during the past year at the institute.

Jan 14, 2025

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Occupational Therapy camp adds winter sessions

This was the first year the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy has offered camp sessions over winter break. The department has offered similar summer sessions for the past three years.

Jan 14, 2025

Campers crafted winter pop-up scenes during sessions of the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy's winter camp&period;

Winter Camp is happy place for campers, staff

This year’s Winter Camp drew more than 130 campers across all sessions. Camper-volunteer duos rotated through activities, including art, cooking, sports and swimming.

Jan 14, 2025

A camper and volunteer work on a project in the kitchen during MMI's Winter Camp&period;

MMI Voices: How caregivers can take care of their mental health

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, it is important that parents are aware and take care of their mental health, as caregivers’ mental health has an impact on the mental, physical, behavioral and academic well-being of their children.

Jan 7, 2025

Kaitlyn Young, PhD&semi; Mindy Chadwell, PhD&semi; Emily Loethen

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&period;

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&period;

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&period;

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