Munroe-Meyer Institute
Hero’s message: Have courage as Martin Luther King Jr. did
MMI’s Jacqueline Hankins Berry was honored in 2022 as the med center’s inaugural Unsung Hero Award recipient.
Jan 12, 2023
![Jacqueline Hankins Berry](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JacquelineHankinsBerry010523-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Kuhn honored with national innovation award
MMI’s Brett Kuhn, PhD, received the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine’s 2022 Outstanding Innovation in BSM Service Delivery Award.
Jan 11, 2023
![Brett Kuhn, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BrettKuhn122122.jpg)
MMI event offers a warm winter welcome
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s first Winter Event drew about 40 kids and their families.
Jan 11, 2023
![Micky and Minnie Mouse and Frozen's Olaf welcomed MMI patients and their families at the institute's first Winter Event, held Dec. 16.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MMIwinter1122022-900x600.jpg)
Team steps up to support Hispanic Little Angels
MMI’s UCEDD team held a holiday drive-thru with Santa for the support group.
Jan 11, 2023
![Student volunteers, along with Santa Claus, at the Hispanic Little Angels holiday drive-thru held Dec. 9](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/HispanicLittleAngels2011223-900x600.jpg)
Hero’s message: Have courage as Martin Luther King Jr. did
MMI’s Jacqueline Hankins Berry was honored in 2022 as the med center’s inaugural Unsung Hero Award recipient.
Jan 11, 2023
![Jacqueline Hankins Berry](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JacquelineHankinsBerry010523-900x600.jpg)
MMI’s adaptive toys program keeps spreading skills
A special toy adapting event was funded through a grant by the Munroe-Meyer Guild.
Jan 11, 2023
![Monica Pleiss, Jamie Gehringer, PhD, and Korey Stading](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PleissGehringerStading010523.jpg)
Denim for Disabilities fundraiser starts Friday
Funds support the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities and the adult recreational therapy program at MMI.
Jan 10, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DenimforDisabilities010523-1-900x600.jpg)
Giving the gift of undivided and focused attention
Rather than paying money for the perfect present, try paying attention instead.
Dec 14, 2022
![Melonie Welsh](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MelonieWelsh120622-900x600.jpg)
Hankins is grateful for his volunteer opportunity at MMI
Hankins is a Project SEARCH graduate bringing his talents to MMI and, in turn, learning new work and life skills.
Dec 7, 2022
![Jalen Hankins](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/JalenHankins120722-900x600.jpg)
MMI showcases an inclusive holiday scene
Part-time employee Rachel Mulligan designed this year’s holiday card for the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Dec 5, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MMIholiday120622-900x600.jpg)