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Omaha to host small business conference March 7-10
Small business owners, federal government agency funding representatives, and business leaders from around the United States will be in Omaha for the national conference of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs at Hilton Omaha on March 7-10. UNMC and UNeMed are helping to sponsor the conference.
Feb 25, 2005
HIPAA message – protecting info on a mobile device
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. This HIPAA-related message is part of UNMC’s continued effort to educate employees. Today’s HIPAA message talks about protecting information on a mobile device from theft or misuse.
Feb 24, 2005
New Comparative Medicine Management System planned
After months of planning and development, a new computerized business management system will be implemented by June. Because transition to the new CMMS will occur in stages, some researchers will be impacted immediately. System components include on-line animal ordering and “up to the minute” invoice access via the Research Support System (RSS); electronic barcode census; on-line Occupational Health and Safety Program (OHSP) enrollment via RSS; and OHSP training via Blackboard.
Feb 24, 2005
Nurse Practitioner Week recognized
In 1992, the UNMC College of Nursing started Nebraska’s first master’s degree for nurse practitioner specialties. To date, 437 students have earned their master’s degrees in nurse practitioner specialties from the college.
Feb 24, 2005
Med student serves as keynote speaker at scholarship banquet
Oluyemisi “Yemi” Odugbesan, a fourth-year medical student at UNMC, has earned a number of academic accolades and service honors during her educational journey. But on Feb. 13, she received a special joy when she gave the keynote address at the annual scholarship banquet sponsored by Concerned and Caring Educators
Feb 23, 2005
Pediatric dental clinic stresses oral health
Dentist Jane Bennett, D.D.S., giggled at the question. “Are you really the tooth fairy?” a curious third-grader wanted to know. Read more about the UNMC Pediatric Dental Clinic located in the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Feb 23, 2005
Researching family dynamics when an infant has colic
Do you have an infant with colic? Researchers at the UNMC College of Nursing are conducting a study to explore and describe mothers’ experiences of parenting an irritable infant.
Feb 22, 2005
Nominations sought for faculty awards, including new award for graduate faculty
This spring, UNMC will honor a faculty member who cultivates the professional growth of graduate students. The first-ever UNMC Outstanding Faculty Mentor of Graduate Students Award will be presented at the Annual Faculty Meeting, which will begin at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, in the Durham Research Center’s Scott Auditorium.
Feb 22, 2005
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center to sell ‘Hope’ bracelets
In the fight against cancer, Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., has always had hope. Now, the director of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, would like to share that hope on the wrist of every Nebraskan.
As a result, the Friends of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Cener are selling Nebraska-red “Hope” bracelets to raise awareness about cancer. Find out how how you can own a ‘Hope’ bracelet.
Feb 21, 2005
Black history program Feb. 24 on health care
The history and challenge of health disparities afflicting African Americans will be the subject of a conversation between two of Omaha’s leading health professionals and experts on the issue on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Feb 18, 2005