Karen Burbach
Med center has state’s only JCAHO certified stroke center
The Nebraska Medical Center’s stroke program has received the “Gold Seal of Approval” from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) making it the first and only nationally certified stroke center in Nebraska.
May 13, 2005
Three to be honored at May 13 commencement
UNMC will honor three individuals for their dedication and support to UNMC and the health professions during Friday’s commencement ceremony in Omaha.
May 11, 2005
Medical research advocates honored
“Survival” for Rik Bonness, a former college and NFL football player, took on new meaning 13 years ago when his sons – his youngest at age 4 and, three years later, his oldest at age 9 — were diagnosed with juvenile (Type I) diabetes and required constant finger pokes and insulin injections to stay alive.
May 11, 2005
UNMC researcher co-edits Web-based pharmacological resource
Expert pharmacologists are available around-the-clock, thanks to xPharm, an interactive and user-friendly database of pharmacological information co-edited by UNMC’s David B. Bylund, Ph.D.
May 9, 2005
Humanities teach the art of medicine
When Charles Wilson, M.D., dropped his pre-med major to take more philosophy, art, literature and history his undergraduate counselor’s words echoed in his head. “Mark my words, young man. You will never get into medical school.”
May 9, 2005
Cystic fibrosis walk is May 21
The Nebraska Medical Center/UNMC Cystic Fibrosis team is recruiting walkers for the GREAT STRIDES Walk on Saturday, May 21, at Chalco Hills, Wehrspann Lake, Visitor’s Center. The Nebraska Regional Cystic Fibrosis Center at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center is the only center of its kind in the region.
May 9, 2005
Integrative and organ systems pharmacology course June 6-17
A UNMC-led consortium has landed one of four National Institutes of Health grants to present a short course in Integrative and Organ Systems Pharmacology (IOSP). These short courses are designed to train researchers in the use of intact animals and relatively intact isolated organs or tissues.
May 5, 2005
UNMC thanks administrative professionals
More than 250 administrative professionals attended Wednesday’s celebration of Administrative Professionals Day. The event was sponsored by the UNMC Employee Growth Advocacy Development Organization (EGAD).
May 5, 2005
A HIPAA message — Are we done yet?
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. This HIPAA-related message is part of UNMC’s continued effort to educate employees. Today’s HIPAA message addresses the status of HIPAA implementation and compliance.
May 4, 2005
Click here to read more about several new and revised policies.
May 3, 2005