Karen Burbach
UNMC, University Medical Associates and The Nebraska Medical Center are teaming up with the American Lung Association of Nebraska on its second annual “Blow the Whistle on Asthma” Walk on Saturday, April 24.
Mar 16, 2004
A HIPAA message — me and my shadow
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. This HIPAA-related message is being shared as part of UNMC’s continuing effort to educate employees. Today’s HIPAA message addresses job shadowing.
Mar 16, 2004
Appropriations Committee recommends half-percent cut to NU
The Legislature’s Appropriations Committee is recommending that $2 million (one-half of one percent) be trimmed from the University of Nebraska’s appropriation, as part of the committee’s economic plan to balance the biennial budget.
Mar 16, 2004
Medical response corps seeks volunteers
Medical and non-medical professionals are being sought to help strengthen Omaha and the surrounding communities in times of disaster. Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey Friday unveiled The Metropolitan Omaha Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps as a way to prepare citizens to assist in large-scale emergencies such as bioterrorism, epidemics, or natural disasters.
Mar 15, 2004
Discount tickets available for Dr. Phil’s Omaha event
Employees at UNMC, UMA and The Nebraska Medical Center can purchase discount tickets for the 7 p.m. appearance on April 23 at Qwest Center Omaha by Dr. Phil McGraw, nationally known TV psychologist and best selling author. Discount tickets are available at $78.50 through March 19 by calling (402) 561-7578. This is a reduction of $6.50 from the normal cost of $85.
Mar 15, 2004
Coordinating Commission tours Durham Research Center
The Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education met Thursday on the UNMC campus, where they heard an overview of the campus’ future plans and received a firsthand look at the Durham Research Center.
Mar 12, 2004
UNMC launches ‘I work here’ image campaign
Steve “Wess” Wessling doesn’t teach medical students, or do cancer research. Instead, he keeps the heating and air conditioning running and the power on for those who do. Wessling, a utility operator in UNMC’s facilities management, is one of six UNMC employees featured in a new image campaign that boasts “I work here…maybe you should, too.”
Mar 12, 2004
First-year students address intimate partner violence
Laura Donigan knows she may encounter domestic violence as a future health care professional, so the first-year medical student is arming herself with information. On March 3, Donigan and 119 other first-year medical students at UNMC watched “Jordan’s Story,” a production of the Omaha-group R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2 (Relationship Empowerment for Students, Parents, Educators and Community Through Theatre).
Mar 10, 2004
Dr. Sorrell to be honored at NFR luncheon
Nebraskans for Research will honor UNMC’s Michael Sorrell, M.D., at the annual Tribute to Research luncheon on Monday, April 26. Dr. Sorrell is chief of gastroenterology and hepatology, medical director of the Liver Transplant Program and Robert L. Grissom, M.D., Professor of Medicine.
Mar 10, 2004
Professionalism seminar focuses on patient safety
Patient safety and reducing the likelihood of human medical errors was the focal point of this year’s Professionalism Seminar for future health care professionals.
Mar 9, 2004