Munroe-Meyer Institute
Susan Riley, DPT, named director of MMI Physical Therapy
Dr. Riley, who has family connections in Omaha, comes to MMI from Mass General Brigham in Boston.
Nov 27, 2023
![Susan Riley, DPT](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SusanRiley112723.jpg)
Family grateful for ACT Clinic bringing son ‘out of his shell’
George Robertson’s family saw a “night and day” difference in the boy by the time he graduated from one of MMI’s ACT Clinics.
Nov 20, 2023
![George Robertson poses for a photo on the first day of kindergarten. MMI's ACT Clinic helped to prepare the Gretna boy for school.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/george.jpg)
MMI Voices: A family’s journey at MMI
The amount of support and compassion Joy Beatie’s family has received from team members at MMI has been “invaluable.”
Nov 20, 2023
![Joy Beatie, MMI parent](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10_24_2019JoyMadieBeatie023-900x600.jpg)
Families, therapists take home adapted toys and new skills at workshop
MMI hosted an adaptive toy workshop at the Kiewit Luminarium as a community advocacy event during the American Physical Therapy Association Pediatrics Annual Conference.
Nov 16, 2023
![Yuvan Khadgi, held by his father Naresh Khadgi, smiles at bubbles during an adaptive toy workshop.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4671-900x600.jpg)
Director’s message: Getting through the gatherings with picky eaters
Gatherings with extended family and friends can be especially stressful when you have a child who is a picky eater or has a pediatric feeding disorder.
Nov 2, 2023
![Amy Drayton, PhD, director of MMI Pediatric Feeding Disorders](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10_24_2022_AmyDrayton003-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Mirnics to accept prestigious award on behalf of SOI
Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, sits on the board of Special Olympics International, which will receive the Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health.
Oct 31, 2023
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KarolyMirnics062023-900x600.jpg)
Karoly Mirnics accepts award on behalf of Special Olympics International
Director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, accepted a prestigious award on behalf of Special Olympics International on Oct. 27 in New York City.
Oct 26, 2023
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KarolyMirnics062023-900x600.jpg)
MMI families invited to share what they’re thankful for this season
This fall and winter, during a time when many like to reflect on the past year, Munroe-Meyer Institute patients and families are invited to take a moment to share what makes they’re thankful for this season at the institute.
Oct 26, 2023
![Kim Falk, president of the MMI Quality Council](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10_24_2022_KimFalk003RT-900x600.jpg)
A look back at the NU Board of Regents meeting at UNMC
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, offered his congratulations and thanks to all who helped showcase UNMC.
Oct 26, 2023
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Distinguished Scientist: Jennifer Blackford, PhD
Dr. Blackford is the Hattie B. Munroe Professor and Director of Research for the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Oct 26, 2023
![Jennifer Blackford, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JenniferBlackford102023-900x600.jpg)