Karin Carlson
Omaha-area parents praise pick of first Gerber baby with Down syndrome
Wayne Stuberg, associate director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, called the selection affirming and said it shows how society’s attitude toward disabilities has been changing.
Feb 12, 2018
Women Investing in Nebraska invest in Munroe-Meyer Institute (UCEDD/LEND)
An $85,000 grant from Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN) will boost efforts to help infants who spent time in a neonatal intensive care unit get needed medical assessment and treatment through the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI).
Nov 16, 2017
UNMC Reports Breakthrough In Treatment For Brain Disorders
The Medical Center says neuroscience professor Woo-Yang Kim and his team at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, involved researchers from the university and Creighton University in an exploration of genetic mutations of certain neurons in the brain.
Nov 13, 2017
Grants offered for behavioral health workers
On-site clinical training will be provided in collaboration with Munroe-Meyer Institute’s integrated care clinic sites and other community health centers, such as Midtown Health Center in Norfolk, Community Action Partnership of Nebraska in Gering, and Community Alliance in Omaha.
Nov 1, 2017
Omaha institute looks for collaboration opportunities in Norfolk
The Munroe-Meyer Institute – an independent academic unit of the University of Nebraska Medical Center – serves all of the state.
Oct 9, 2017
Hope Frey, Munroe-Meyer representatives, speak about self-advocacy
With approximately 230,000 people with disabilities in the state of Nebraska, the need for specialized programs and support services to improve their quality of life is vital.
Oct 6, 2017
Munroe-Meyer Institute Leadership Visits Norfolk
Leaders from the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) for Developmental Disabilities and Rehabilitation were in Norfolk on Thursday to learn about services that are available to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Oct 6, 2017
New Munroe-Meyer Institute director seeks feedback
Dr. Karoly Mirnics, who began work this past July as the director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, plans to make twice-a-year statewide tours of Nebraska a staple of his new job.
Nov 15, 2016
MMI provides developmental services across Nebraska
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation wants to learn how it can better serve the state, but also educate physicians and patients about the services it provides.
Nov 14, 2016
Editorial: Inspiring and healing our Native American youth
A central message was that Native American youths have career opportunities – as counselors, medical staff, educators or social workers – that allow them to give back to their community.
Nov 14, 2016