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Families invited to trick-or-treat at MMI

MMI’s sixth annual trick-or-treat event — slated for Sunday, Oct. 22 — is open to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Oct 10, 2023

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Young adults find opportunity for career exploration at MMI

This fall, MMI will expand its offerings for on-the-job training with the opening of the Practical Assessment Exploration System Lab.

Oct 10, 2023

Down syndrome clinic sets children, families up for success

The Down Syndrome Genetics Follow-up Clinic at the Munroe-Meyer Institute offers education, recommendations for health care and avenues of connection to community and MMI resources.

Oct 9, 2023

Beth Conover, genetic counselor and pediatric nurse practitioner

Director’s message: Tips for building independence

Independence can often nurture a variety of skills to promote daily living skills or tasks that will prepare children for the transition to adulthood.

Sep 28, 2023

Chelli Westengaard, director of the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy, and Samantha Montemarano, occupational therapist

SURP gives students research experience, team-building skills

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program, now in its second year at MMI, gives undergraduate students an immersive summer research experience in one of MMI’s clinical research labs.

Sep 6, 2023

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Students learn about careers in speech-language pathology

Students at Blackburn Alternative Program had the opportunity to explore speech-language pathology as a career option during a recent presentation from the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Speech-Language Pathology Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee.

Sep 6, 2023

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Jennifer Blackford named Distinguished Scientist

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director of research at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, has been named a Distinguished Scientist by the UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

Aug 31, 2023

Study shows discharge barriers for hospitalized patients

UNMC’s Chad Vokoun, MD, is part of a cross-sectional, nationwide study of how these barriers contribute to the length of a hospital stay.

Aug 29, 2023

Director’s message: Coping with challenges of a new school year

While a new school year brings excitement, it also can bring its fair share of challenges. Here are some tips from the MMI Psychology Department on how to make the most of this school year.

Aug 25, 2023

Brandy Clarke, director of the MMI Psychology Department

Third-generation UNMC student embraces family ties to MMI

Jueliet Menolascino, who started her first year of medical school this fall, is a third-generation UNMC student with family ties to MMI.

Aug 23, 2023

Jueliet Menolascino is a third-generation UNMC student with family ties to the Munroe-Meyer Institute