UNMC Today - Today's Headlines

An update on the electronic health record implementation project

Read about the latest developments in the implementation process of the new electronic health records at The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians Clinics.

Jun 1, 2011

ITS’ Curt Phillips receives Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’

One day last September, Curt Phillips, a workstation support specialist in information technology services, was set to leave work early when a problem arose with the Employee Satisfaction Survey that Human Resources administered.

Jun 1, 2011

Wellness Wednesday – Employees reflect on the women’s triathlon

Jenny Nunamaker, a triage nurse in the Olson Center for Women’s Health was in a bad bike accident as a child. She lost her front teeth, needed several surgeries and never rode a bike again. Well, not until she participated in the Inaugural Omaha Women’s Triathlon anyway.

Jun 1, 2011

Online parking renewal now open

UNMC employees can renew their parking by going to the Employee Self Service Web site.

Jun 1, 2011

What’s in the water? Find out at Science Cafe

Recent news articles suggest strange goings-on within waterways across the country.

May 31, 2011

Information for Firefox 4 users

Although Firefox 3.6 remains the officially supported version for Firefly, users can now access Employee Self Service (ESS) and MyStaff if they’ve upgraded to Firefox 4.

May 31, 2011

Growing Clinical Research – A comparative effectiveness research discussion

Jennifer Larsen, M.D., associate vice chancellor for clinical research, discusses and its funding possibilities for UNMC investigators.

May 31, 2011

Creative Check Up and free lunch on June 14 — Register now

Register this week for the June 14 Creative Check up and get a free lunch as well as free advice to help you market your department, clinic or college.

May 31, 2011

UNMC a part of national suicide prevention study

Suicide and mental illness are dealt with every day in the emergency department (ED) at UNMC’s hospital partner, the The Nebraska Medical Center.

May 27, 2011

Cleaning schedules to change to reduce energy costs

Cleaning times for several campus buildings will soon change to allow environmental service workers to maintain facilities during normal business hours to reduce energy expenditures accrued while they clean during off-hours.

May 27, 2011