Munroe-Meyer Institute

UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute pilots new autism diagnostic tool

EarliPoint™ Evaluation for Autism technology could drastically cut wait times for diagnoses.

Apr 2, 2024

EarliPoint™️ Evaluation for Autism tracks eye movement 120 times per second and has shown a high degree of accuracy in identifying children on the autism spectrum. (Photo courtesy EarliTec Diagnostics Inc.)

Gov. Pillen announces elimination of Developmental Disabilities Registry

The governor held a press conference at the Munroe-Meyer Institute on March 28 along with officials from UNMC.

Apr 2, 2024

From left, Steve Corsi, PsyD, CEO of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Rachelle Main, a parent receiving support through the Family Support Waiver program; Tony Green, director of the DHHS Division of Developmental Disabilities; Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, UNMC chancellor; Gov. Jim Pillen; and Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute

TIPS program helps keep NICU grads on track

The Developmental Tracking Infants Progress Statewide, facilitated by MMI, aims to identify developmental delays.

Mar 27, 2024

Jackson Becker, a recent TIPS program graduate, reads books in the family living room.

Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 55th annual Garden Walk set for June 9

The public is invited to tour seven gardens spread across southwest and west Omaha during the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 55th annual Garden Walk later this spring.

Mar 27, 2024

The Munroe-Meyer Guild's Garden Walk supports innovative programming and research at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Munroe-Meyer Institute pilots new autism diagnostic tool 

EarliPoint™ Evaluation for Autism technology could drastically cut wait times for diagnoses.

Mar 27, 2024

EarliPoint™ Evaluation for Autism tracks eye movement 120 times per second and has shown a high degree of accuracy in identifying children on the autism spectrum. Photo courtesy EarliTec Diagnostics, Inc.

Director’s message: Setting department up for continued growth, development

I began my role as director of MMI’s Physical Therapy Department in early January. I continue to marvel at the depth and breadth of experience and expertise in our department.  

Mar 27, 2024

Susan Riley, DPT

MMI annual report showcases excellence across four pillars

The UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute highlights its patient care, education, research and outreach.

Mar 18, 2024

Sarah Connolly, PhD, leads participants in the Munroe-Meyer Institute's BRIDGE program in social activities.

Walk & Roll for Disabilities celebrates 20 years

The event, organized by the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, helps to fund adult recreation programming at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Mar 11, 2024

KellyLynn Wakehouse, 32, in wheelchair, leads Team KellyLynn on a walk and roll around the upper level of Oak View Mall at the 20th annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities.

‘Heart to Heart’ podcast features Sydney Norton

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, speaks with Norton, a speech language pathologist at MMI’s RiteCare Clinic in Hastings.

Mar 8, 2024

Sydney Norton

UNMC: Creating a healthier future

The cornerstone of UNMC’s mission is making Nebraska — and the world — a healthier place for all.

Mar 8, 2024

UNMC medical student Uyen Tran offers a simulated look at some of iEXCEL's health care simulation capability, examining a 3D brain model based on MRI data within an Augmented Reality head mounted display.