Karen Burbach
Leader of global smallpox eradication campaign at UNMC
On Wednesday, Donald A. Henderson, M.D., learned what Tom Ridge and other top U.S. governmental officials have found out in the past few months: Nebraska, and UNMC specifically, are leaders in bioterrorism preparedness.
The man who spent 10 years directing the World Health Organization’s global smallpox eradication campaign will cap his two-day visit to UNMC today with the Latta Lecture. Dr. Henderson is senior science advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Feb 27, 2003
Dr. Armitage resigns as College of Medicine dean, will stay at UNMC
James O. Armitage, M.D., an internationally recognized expert in the research and treatment of lymphoma, has resigned as dean of the College of Medicine at UNMC, effective Sept. 1. He plans to stay at UNMC, focusing his efforts on medical students and his clinical and research interests.
Feb 27, 2003
Business & Finance announces reorganization
UNMC’s Department of Business and Finance has reorganized some of its divisions to better meet the challenges of the future and the needs of all customers in an efficient and timely manner. See story for details.
Feb 26, 2003
Who are you — 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 explains who can speak for the patient under HIPAA.
Feb 25, 2003
Susman earns Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award
Katharine Susman has one goal for the computer programs she designs: If it’s not as easy as putting a form into a typewriter, no one will use it. The lesson, which she heard from a customer years ago, is Susman’s mantra. For her outstanding performance, the senior programmer/analyst for Information Technology Services has received the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award for February.
Feb 25, 2003
February Silver ‘U’ recipients announced
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.
Feb 25, 2003
Longtime purchasing employee Robert D. Hansen dies
Robert D. Hansen, a longtime employee in the UNMC purchasing department, died Sunday. He was 75. Hansen retired from UNMC in 1990.
Feb 25, 2003
Subcontracts, new budget form training sessions
Sponsored Programs Administration and the Office of Budget and Analysis are co-hosting training sessions about the necessary ingredients for a successful subcontract and revealing the new budget form. To help you determine if you have the right ingredients and understand the new form, the training session is scheduled for Thursday, March 27.
Feb 24, 2003
Director of smallpox eradication campaign to give Latta lecture
In 1966, Donald A. Henderson, M.D., spent 10 years directing the World Health Organization’s global smallpox eradication campaign. Today, he serves as senior science advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
On Thursday, Dr. Henderson will be at UNMC to present the 21st John S. Latta Lectureship, sponsored by the UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Association. His noon presentation, titled “Implementing Smallpox Vaccination Strategy: Lessons from History,” will be in the College of Nursing’s Cooper Auditorium.
Feb 24, 2003
Investigators reminded of April 14 HIPAA compliance date
UNMC’s Institutional Review Board is advising principal investigators again that the compliance date of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is April 14. See story for details.
Feb 24, 2003