Karen Burbach
UNMC researchers receive NIH grant to study heart failure
A team of cardiovascular scientists at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has received a five-year grant totaling more than $10.6 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the mechanism for cardiovascular deterioration in heart failure. This is a renewal of a previous five-year grant.
Dec 9, 2004
Children care for mothers with breast cancer
Tina Spencer, manager of UNMC’s Parking & Cashiering Services, and John Russell, assistant vice chancellor for Business and Finance and executive director of Human Resources at UNMC, share their eldercare experiences. This is the last in a series of features highlighting UNMC employees who are involved in eldercare issues. All employees are invited to the Eppley Science Hall today to learn more about accessing eldercare services and information.
Dec 7, 2004
Potter’s House selected as 2005 designer showhouse
Over the next several months, the Potter’s House will be transformed into a designer’s showcase. On Monday, the historic residence at 428 S. 38th St. was named the 2005 designer showhouse for the 30th annual Omaha Symphony Guild and American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) fundraiser.The UNMC-owned residence provides housing for transplant patients and their families.
Dec 7, 2004
Tickets still available for Night of a Thousand Stars on Dec. 4
Time is running out to buy tickets for the 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Stars,” which will take place Saturday, Dec. 4, at various sites across Nebraska. The event benefits the Nebraska AIDS Project.
Dec 2, 2004
Dealing with eldercare issues from a distance
Linda Cunningham knows the difficulty of caring for elderly parents more than 1,000 miles away. This is the first in a series of features highlighting UNMC employees who are involved in eldercare issues. On Dec. 7, all employees are invited to the Eppley Science Hall to learn more about accessing eldercare services and information.
Dec 2, 2004
Security advisory – Larceny reports on the rise
The Department of Campus Security has received numerous larceny reports from across campus over the past few weeks. The holiday season typically brings an increased level of this type of activity. Learn how to protect departmental and personal property.
Dec 1, 2004
New UNMC compliance policies announced
Read about two new UNMC policies related to compliance.
Dec 1, 2004
A HIPAA message — a breach of confidentiality
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 a breach of confidentiality.
Nov 30, 2004
UNMC exceeds its 2004 United Way goal
UNMC employees contributed $121,128 to this year’s United Way of the Midlands campaign, exceeding the campus goal of $120,000.
Nov 29, 2004
2004 international photo contest winners announced
Byers Shaw Jr., M.D., UNMC professor of surgery and chief of surgery at The Nebraska Medical Center, is the grand prize-winner in the fourth annual International Photography Contest, sponsored by UNMC International Studies and Programs. Click to view the winning photos.
Nov 24, 2004