Karen Burbach
Silver ‘U’ recipients announced for April
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Apr 23, 2003
NU announces administrative fellowship opportunity
The University of Nebraska Office of the President invites applications and nominations for the Equity in Opportunity Administrative Fellowship. This unique fellowship provides the opportunity for a University of Nebraska faculty or administrative staff member to acquire administrative experiences in the central administration office. See story for details.
Apr 23, 2003
Dr. Keller receives award to advance Alzheimer’s research
Studies have shown that bright light therapy has improved appetite, sleep and mood in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Now, UNMC’s Brenda Keller, M.D., plans to advance this research by studying the effect of lighting on day-to-day activities. The UNMC assistant professor of geriatrics and gerontology is the latest recipient of the Vada Kinman Oldfield Alzheimer’s Research Fund Award, which is given annually to an individual with a promising new idea in Alzheimer’s research.
Apr 23, 2003
Dealing with complaints — 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 mesage answers what to do if a patient believes their confidentiality has been breached, or their privacy rights have been violated.
Apr 22, 2003
Congressman Lee Terry visits campus
U.S. Rep. Lee Terry was at UNMC Thursday to tour several areas of campus and meet with campus leaders.
Apr 22, 2003
Night at the Joslyn May 4 — RSVP by April 25
UNMC/NHS/UMA employees and a guest are invited to a “Night at the Joslyn” Art Museum Sunday, May 4. See story for details.
Apr 22, 2003
Thirteen children dashed about the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium Friday in search of colored Easter eggs. The hunt was organized by the Mothers of Young Children group, which developed out of the Faculty Women’s Club.
Apr 21, 2003
Employees urged to use desk side recycling containers
UNMC/NHS/UMA employees are urged to use their desk side recycling containers to ensure that materials are treated in a secure and confidential manner.
Apr 21, 2003
Neurosurgery pain symposium today
UNMC’s section of neurosurgery will present its first pain symposium today from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Storz Pavilion. Approximately 86 million Americans suffer from chronic pain and 66 million are partially or totally disabled.
Apr 18, 2003
Death and taxes — 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 explores whether family members can obtain protected health information of deceased individual.
Apr 15, 2003