Karen Burbach
Swanson Hall celebrates holidays
Howard Gendelman, M.D., is known for his cutting-edge research into such neurodegenerative processes as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. But, many may not know he’s also a skilled musician.
Dec 22, 2003
UNMC researchers study effect of diabetes on developing embryo
UNMC researchers have received a $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the effect of diabetes on the developing embryo. The grant, to be funded over five years, was awarded to Claudia Kappen, Ph.D., associate professor of genetics, cell biology and anatomy in UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Dec 19, 2003
Blood drive at UNMC on Dec. 31; reserves in short supply
Several factors figure to be detrimental to the region’s blood supply this holiday season, but UNMC employees will have the opportunity to enhance the blood supply on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the Center for Healthy Living. The campus will host a special blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The blood drive, originally scheduled to end at 11:30 a.m., was extended for two hours because of the current need for blood. Employees can sign up by clicking here or by contacting the Center for Healthy Living at 559-5254.
Dec 17, 2003
HIPAA message — Computers as business/academic tools
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. This message is part of UNMC’s continuing effort to educate employees on HIPAA. Today’s HIPAA message is on downloading non-busineses related media files at work.
Dec 16, 2003
Regent resolution recognizes UNMC’s community service award
Read the University of Nebraska Board of Regents resolution recognizing UNMC’s service award from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Dec 16, 2003
Longtime UNMC preceptor Hiram Walker dies
From his Kearney office, Hiram Walker, M.D., assisted in the education of hundreds of UNMC medical students. The longtime UNMC preceptor died Saturday at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He was 78. Services for Dr. Walker are Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney.
Dec 16, 2003
Hundreds of employees enjoyed a holiday tea at the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium Lobby on Monday. Click for photos.
Dec 16, 2003
Gov. Johanns unveils plan for excellence in behavioral health
Gov. Mike Johanns and State Sen. Jim Jensen today announced the details of a plan developed by Nebraska’s two academic health science centers on how they might help the state improve its behavioral health services.
Dec 15, 2003
Regents approve vision for educational building
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Saturday approved a program statement for the Center for Health Science Education at UNMC.
Dec 15, 2003
Regents to consider program statement for educational vision
UNMC is proposing to construct the Center for Health Science Education Building. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a program statement for the new building at its meeting on Saturday, Dec. 13. No state tax dollars will be used for construction of the building.
Dec 12, 2003