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UNMC to participate in trial of possible monkeypox treatment
It will be one of more than 60 sites nationally to test the safety and efficacy of the drug tecovirimat.
Oct 30, 2022
![Sara Bares, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SaraBares103122-900x600.jpg)
NuFlex Annual Enrollment for benefits begins today
The open enrollment period runs from Oct. 31 through Nov. 18
Oct 30, 2022
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New ‘work centers’ available at Kiewit Tower
The centers offer a place for remote workers coming to campus or someone needing a private area for focused work.
Oct 30, 2022
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Doctor’s South closed Monday due to water main break
Nebraska Medicine and UNMC worked closely with MUD crews responding to Friday’s break.
Oct 30, 2022
![The break's only impact to Nebraska Medicine operations is in the Clarkson Doctors Building South.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/South102822.jpg)
Be aware of a new phishing scheme
The attack includes a pitch for an ‘Administrative Assistant Remote Job.’
Oct 30, 2022
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Clinical trial spotlight: Alzheimer’s risk and child brain development study
Clinical study seeking 8- to 13-year-old children for Alzheimer’s disease research.
Oct 30, 2022
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Course required for clinic staff working with liquid nitrogen
Certain care clinic staff and providers must complete the education in Apollo by Nov. 30.
Oct 30, 2022
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Operation Immunization reaches milestone
The UNMC College of Pharmacy program administered its 15,000th flu vaccine.
Oct 27, 2022
![Confetti flew as Operation Immunization delivered its 15,000th flu vaccine since the UNMC College of Pharmacy project began in 2017. Madalynne Stubbendick, P3, administered the shot to Amber Hawk, pharmacy's admissions and recruitment director.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OperationImmunization102822-900x600.jpg)
Med center leaders proclaim National Disability Employment Awareness Month
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, MD, signed the proclamation.
Oct 27, 2022
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, signs the med center proclamation this week.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GoldProclamation102822-900x600.jpg)
Benefits briefing: More about medical coverage
As open enrollment approaches for benefits, here is more useful information about NU’s medical plan.
Oct 27, 2022
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