Karen Burbach
Time out with T.O. – Dr. Gust’s well-played hand
In poker and in life — you play the cards you’re dealt. Those words struck home for me last week with the death of my friend and colleague, Bill Gust, M.D.
Oct 8, 2009
H1N1 FluMist available for priority groups, more on the way
The Nebraska Medical Center has received its initial shipment of the novel H1N1 influenza vaccine. The first shipment is extremely limited and will be distributed to reach the high-risk target population stipulated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Oct 7, 2009
Wellness Wednesday — Name changes and the UNMC system
Name changes don’t happen very often and typically are associated with major life changes. Here is information to help the process goes smoothly.
Oct 7, 2009
More than $55,000 raised in first two days of United Way drive
As of Tuesday morning, UNMC employees had raised $55,551 during the annual campus United Way drive.
Oct 7, 2009
Mark your calendars: Employee forums set for early November
Benefits information for 2010, new health enhanced wellness and preventative services benefit including a free health risk assessment (HRA), and an overview of the upcoming capital campaign will be among the topics of employee forums scheduled for November.
Oct 7, 2009
Construction and restrictions on Dewey Avenue and 42nd Street
Beginning Monday, Oct. 12, Dewey Avenue between 42nd and 41st streets will be restricted to two lanes.
Oct 7, 2009
UNMC Off the Clock – Jim Temme … chili champ
For most, chili season is around the corner. But, for Jim Temme it’s a year round passion.
Oct 6, 2009
A note about sidewalks and construction sites
Some campus sidewalks have been closed as a part of the construction of the College of Public Health and a College of Nursing building. This has resulted in people walking in the street instead of crossing the street and using the sidewalk on the other side of the street.
Oct 5, 2009