Karen Burbach
Tuesday deemed day of mourning; UNMC offices will be closed
UNMC offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 2 in observance of a national day of mourning for former President Gerald R. Ford. Tuesday will be considered a day of (paid) administrative leave for all leave-eligible employees.
Dec 29, 2006
Hospital expands car safety seat screening program
Car safety seats are meant to keep children safe given that the car seat fits the child and it is used correctly each and every car ride. However, near term infants may be at risk for potential respiratory difficulties when placed in a semi-upright position in a car safety seat. The Nebraska Medical Center is the first hospital in Omaha to expand its car safety seat screening program to all near term infants.
Dec 28, 2006
Employees to receive CD celebrating UNMC accomplishments
UNMC employees soon will receive a personal CD of the self-study report for reaccreditation. The CDs, titled “Building A World-Renowned Health Science Center,” are being sent to all employee mailboxes through campus mail.
Dec 27, 2006
NMC recognized by J.D. Powers and Associates again
The Nebraska Medical Center’s commitment to excellence, quality and extraordinary patient care leads to a distinguished honor. For a second consecutive year, J.D. Power and Associates is recognizing the medical center for service excellence for inpatient services under its Distinguished Hospital Program.
Dec 26, 2006
Partnership event upcoming at the Durham Western Heritage Museum
Live music, free hors d’oeuvres and historical exhibits. All are part of an upcoming event at the Durham Western Heritage Museum designed solely for students and employees from UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center.
Dec 26, 2006
Turner Park team delivers gifts to needy families
Several members of the UNMC Physicians’ Turner Park Clinic staff spent Saturday morning participating in the Adopt-a-Patient program, during which the Turner Park team delivered gifts to 16 needy families.
Dec 21, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist J. Graham Sharp, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher J. Graham Sharp, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Dec 20, 2006
Avian flu education – Seasonal vs. pandemic flu
To help employees prepare for a potential pandemic, UNMC Today is publishing educational information on avian flu — the most likely candidate — and ways to prepare for such an outbreak. The features will appear each Tuesday. Today, we’ll explain the difference between seasonal and pandemic flu.
Dec 19, 2006
NIH fiscal operation plan for 2007
A note from the National Institutes of Health outlining the organization’s fiscal operations plan for 2007.
Dec 18, 2006
Vacation policy change from NU Central Administration
As a result of a recent decision by the Nebraska Supreme Court involving a private employer, all Nebraska employers, including the University, can no longer require employees to use or lose their accrued vacation time.
Dec 15, 2006