Karen Burbach
American Red Cross Blood Drive Scheduled for July 9
Did you know that the American Red Cross Midwest Region needs to collect 500 units of blood every day to meet the needs of area patients? And just one pint of blood can save as many as three lives. The American Red Cross is asking you to help provide a lifeline to your community and neighbors by donating life-saving blood.
Jun 28, 2002
Dr. Larzelere featured in spanking stories
A Munroe-Meyer Institute child psychologist, Robert Larzelere, Ph.D., has been receiving extensive media coverage for a story which broke on June 26 dealing with the pros and cons of spanking your child. The coverage was triggered by a study in the July issue of Psychological Bulletin, which is published by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Media coverage has included the Washington Post, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Reuters, the Associated Press, CBS News, CNN Medical News as well as radio stations in Omaha, Kansas City, New York City, Baltimore and Gulfport, Miss.
Dr. Larzelere has over 20 years of experience in doing research on parental disciplinary responses, leading to over 20 publications on various aspects of parental discipline in psychological and pediatric journals and books.
Click on this story’s headline to read the news release issued by the APA, as well as Dr. Larzelere’s critique of the study.
Jun 28, 2002
SHARING Clinic benefits from third annual golf tournament
Hackers, ringers, duffers, aces and slicers alike participated in the third annual SHARING Clinic golf tournament, “Docs on the Green,” Monday afternoon at the Omaha Field Club.
Jun 27, 2002
UNL, UNMC collaborative research grants sought
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are being asked to submit proposals that would combine research expertise of the two campuses.
The UNL / UNMC Research Collaboration Grants Program began in 2000, and the projects that were funded in the first cycle have yielded proposals for NIH funding. For the present cycle, a Request for Proposals (RFP) has been sent to all members of the UNMC and UNL faculty, with letters of intent due on July 16 and the deadline for full proposals set for Aug. 1.
Jun 26, 2002
HIPAA regulations apply to all UNMC, NHS, UMA employees
Sharon Welna and Sheila Wrobel face a daunting task.
Together, they are combing the 169-page Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to ensure that UNMC, NHS and UMA complies with the federal regulations that govern privacy, security and electronic transactions standards for health care information.
Jun 24, 2002
Employees, students must get new identification cards
UNMC employees and students, as well as UMA employees, will need to obtain new identification cards over the next couple of months. After Sept. 1, current ID cards will no longer be a valid form of identification on campus. See story for further details including UneCard office hours, a weekly drawing and ID card benefits.
Jun 24, 2002
UNMC sizzles at BIO 2002 convention
UNMC recently showcased its sizzling biotechnology opportunities at the BIO 2002 International Biotechnology Convention and Exhibition in Toronto.
The Nebraska contingent — which included several UNMC employees — attended the largest biotechnology convention in the world in an effort to raise awareness for Omaha’s biotechnology programs. More than 15,000 delegates attended the June 10-12 convention, which featured more than 800 exhibitors at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Jun 21, 2002
Platelet supply critically low, donors needed
The American Red Cross platelet supply is critically low. The need for platelets never takes a vacation. Even though donors may be away, patients still need generous individuals to take a break from their summer routine to
donate platelets.
Call the American Red Cross at 271-2589 to make a platelet donation appointment. Donors are especially needed today and Saturday in order to make sure platelets will be available this weekend and early next week.
Jun 21, 2002
QwestDex city directory now available online
Qwest is making QwestDex city directory available online. This online solution is provided and maintained by Qwest and gives employees the convenience and benefit of having the local QwestDex city directory right on their desktop. It also provides a paperless option to the traditional directory as Qwest is reducing the number of directories received by UNMC. (See story for links to QwestDex Live).
Jun 20, 2002
EAP counselor posts ‘bail’ in MDA lock-up
Marlene Schneider, a counselor with UNMC’s Faculty Employee Assistance Program, raised more than $1,000 last week to post “bail” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up.
Jun 20, 2002