Karen Burbach
Dr. Schnoes wins MMI poster contest
Connie Schnoes, Ph.D., a one-year post-doctoral psychology fellow at Munroe-Meyer Institute, was judged the winner of MMI’s Fourth Annual Poster Session, which took place May 14. Dr. Schnoes completed her Ph.D. in school psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln last August.
In all, 14 posters from graduate students were presented at the poster session. Thirteen faculty and staff posters also were presented, but those were not judged for the contest.
May 28, 2003
Open house slated for May 31 at Baker Place
As a way to show appreciation to the north Omaha community and its neighbors, UNMC, NHS and the North Omaha Community Care Council (NOCCC) will host an open house Saturday, May 31 at the University Medical Associates (UMA) Health Center, 5050 Ames Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 28, 2003
Security check — a weekly HIPAA message
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message stresses the importance of wearing identification badges.
May 27, 2003
Legislators approve budget bill
The University of Nebraska’s state general fund would be reduced by 4.7 percent, if bills passed Tuesday by the Nebraska Legislature become law.
May 23, 2003
Parking structure celebration today
UNMC and NHS faculty, employees and students are invited to a tailgate party today to celebrate the opening of the new employee parking structure
May 22, 2003
Dr. Roche retiring from administrative role
When Edward “Ted” Roche, Ph.D., interviewed for a faculty position in the College of Pharmacy in 1966, he thought it would be a nice place to be for the next three to five years.
This academic year will be the last for Dr. Roche in administration. After 23 years as an academic administrator, Dr. Roche will return full time to the pharmaceutical sciences faculty.
May 21, 2003
Heavenly HIPAA — a weekly HIPAA message
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message is about notifying clergy if a congregation member is in the hospital.
May 20, 2003
Dr. Larsen among those honored as YWCA Women of Vision
A UNMC physician is one of eight Women of Vision who will be honored at the annual YWCA Omaha Tribute to Women luncheon.
Jennifer Larsen, M.D., section chief for diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism in the department of internal medicine, will be honored in the “professions” category. The luncheon will begin at noon on Tuesday, June 10, in the Palace Ballroom at the Holiday Inn Central, 72nd and Grover streets.
May 20, 2003
Cost Transfer Training Session set for June 10
Do you need a review of the cost transfer procedure and requirements in effect on July 1? Does your job require you to understand the complexities and requirements associated with cost transfers? Do you find yourself confused about the Federal regulations regarding cost transfers? Do you find yourself wondering if you know all the right information? If you do, this training opportunity is for you!
The Office of Budget and Analysis is re-hosting a training session about the UNMC Cost Transfer Policy and Procedure. To help you understand the July 1 requirements, the training session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10.
May 20, 2003