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Protecting your home computer — part 3 of 4
While many of us are security conscious with campus technology, it is easy to become complacent with our home computers. ITS advices faculty, staff and students to also be on guard at home. This is the third of a four-part series by UNMC’s Information Technology Services in recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Oct 21, 2005
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Oct 20, 2005
UNMC receives award in joint replacement technology
UNMC received an international joint replacement society’s top research award earlier this month. The International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA) presented the HAP Paul Award to UNMC at the ISTA’s annual symposium in Kyoto, Japan, on Oct. 1. The award is the international group’s highest honor for distinguished research. UNMC received the award for its work in minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacement surgery.
Oct 20, 2005
Second heart transplant performed
A 69-year-old Kearney man is resting comfortably today after receiving a heart transplant Monday night at The Nebraska Medical Center. It is the second heart transplant here in just 18 days.
Oct 20, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Drs. Lennarson and Longo
Peter J. Lennarson, M.D., and G. Matthew Longo, M.D., are among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus. Dr. Lennarson is an assistant professor in the UNMC Section of Neurosurgery. Dr. Longo is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery.
Oct 20, 2005
Melliger to join UNMC Business and Finance team
Don Leuenberger, vice chancellor for Business and Finance, today announced that David Melliger, administrator for the Department of Radiology, will join Business & Finance as interim assistant vice chancellor for Finance and Business Services on Nov. 1.
Oct 19, 2005
Nebraska contingent touts IT in health care
A group of prominent officials from Nebraska presented the state’s model for integrating information technology into health care Tuesday at a national conference organized by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Oct 19, 2005
International venomous snake symposium at UNMC
Most U.S. physicians aren’t experts in non-native snakebites. That’s why the development of a national Antivenom Index for poison control centers and zoos is big news for health care providers. The index is only one aspect of this weekend’s “Snakebites in the New Millennium” symposium at UNMC.
Oct 18, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Mary Snyder, M.D.
Mary Snyder, M.D., is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus. Dr. Snyder is an assistant professor with the Department of Surgery, in the section of plastic & reconstructive surgery.
Oct 18, 2005
Music as Medicine series returns for second year
Music as Medicine kicks off its second year of noon hour concerts on Thursday, Oct. 20 with jazz singer, Susie Thorne.
Oct 17, 2005