Karen Burbach
NHS among first to use ‘camera in a pill’
NHS is among the first in the region to use a new medical technology — capsule endoscope — that allows physicians to see what no one has been able to fully capture before — the entire length of the human small intestine. NHS began offering the diagnostic procedure in mid-November.
Dec 11, 2002
Hide and seek — 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 addresses passwords.
Dec 10, 2002
Applications sought for College of Nursing dean
UNMC is seeking applications and nominations for the position of dean of the College of Nursing. Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., has announced plans to retire from the position, effective July 31, 2003. See story for details.
Dec 9, 2002
Tobacco settlement advisory group visits UNMC
Three top scientists were at UNMC last week to review how the university has used the research money received from the state’s tobacco settlement.
Dec 6, 2002
NU Flex 2003 forms due Dec. 6
The NU Flex 2003 change forms are due in the UNMC Benefits Office (ZIP 5470) on Friday, Dec. 6. Click for more information.
Dec 5, 2002
Leader of Association of Academic Health Centers visit postponed
Due to inclement weather in the Washington, D.C., area, the president and CEO of the Association of Academic Health Centers (AHC) will not visit UNMC today and Friday, as planned. The visit of Roger J. Bulger, M.D., is being rescheduled for early 2003.
Dec 5, 2002
Services today for former NU regent Robinson
Services are today for Margaret Robinson, one of the first women elected to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. See story for details.
Dec 4, 2002
Graduate nursing students honored
Nineteen UNMC students presented posters and three students did oral presentations at the Graduate Nursing 2002 Fall Research Day on Nov. 7. Click for the top presenters.
Dec 4, 2002
IACUC seeks candidates for executive chair
UNMC’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) has decided to create the position of executive chair of the IACUC (ECI). The ECI will report administratively to the associate vice chancellor for academic affairs. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply. The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, Dec. 9.See story for details.
Dec 3, 2002
Security is everyone’s business — 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 looks at protecting electronic information.
Dec 3, 2002