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Children care for mothers with breast cancer

Tina Spencer, manager of UNMC’s Parking & Cashiering Services, and John Russell, assistant vice chancellor for Business and Finance and executive director of Human Resources at UNMC, share their eldercare experiences. This is the last in a series of features highlighting UNMC employees who are involved in eldercare issues. All employees are invited to the Eppley Science Hall today to learn more about accessing eldercare services and information.

Dec 7, 2004

Potter’s House selected as 2005 designer showhouse

Over the next several months, the Potter’s House will be transformed into a designer’s showcase. On Monday, the historic residence at 428 S. 38th St. was named the 2005 designer showhouse for the 30th annual Omaha Symphony Guild and American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) fundraiser.The UNMC-owned residence provides housing for transplant patients and their families.

Dec 7, 2004

Eldercare – a personal story by Walter Brooks

Walter Brooks of UNMC’s Public Affairs has been involved with eldercare since 1977. Today, he shares his personal story. This is the third in a series of features highlighting UNMC employees who are involved in eldercare issues. On Dec. 7, all employees are invited to the Eppley Science Hall to learn more about accessing eldercare services and information.

Dec 6, 2004

Paralympic athletes share bond with physicians, staff

In October, James Neff, M.D., professor of orthopedic surgery, got to do something he had never done before – hold a real Olympic medal in his hands. It was the bronze medal patient Lora Webster had earned with the women’s sitting volleyball team at the 2004 Paralympics in Athens, Greece. In fact, Dr. Neff and Peter Coccia, M.D., professor, department of pediatrics hematology-oncology, share a total of three patients who competed at the Paralympics Games.

Dec 6, 2004

Eldercare is family affair for McQuade

Daniel McQuade doesn’t mind all the extra errands he does each month for his mother. “It’s not a burden,” said the ITS camera operator for UNMC. “It’s a privilege.” This is the second in a series of features highlighting UNMC employees who are involved in eldercare issues. On Dec. 7, all employees are invited to the Eppley Science Hall to learn more about accessing eldercare services and information.

Dec 3, 2004

Tickets still available for Night of a Thousand Stars on Dec. 4

Time is running out to buy tickets for the 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Stars,” which will take place Saturday, Dec. 4, at various sites across Nebraska. The event benefits the Nebraska AIDS Project.

Dec 2, 2004

Dealing with eldercare issues from a distance

Linda Cunningham knows the difficulty of caring for elderly parents more than 1,000 miles away. This is the first in a series of features highlighting UNMC employees who are involved in eldercare issues. On Dec. 7, all employees are invited to the Eppley Science Hall to learn more about accessing eldercare services and information.

Dec 2, 2004

Security advisory – Larceny reports on the rise

The Department of Campus Security has received numerous larceny reports from across campus over the past few weeks. The holiday season typically brings an increased level of this type of activity. Learn how to protect departmental and personal property.

Dec 1, 2004

Dr. Weis presents at the University of Turin, Italy

Andrew J. Weis, M.D., UNMC associate professor, section of cardiology, and director, Marfan Syndrome and Mitral Valve Prolapse Clinic, was honored by being invited to speak at the centuries-old University of Turin (Torino), Italy.

Dec 1, 2004

UNMC employee recognized for wellness efforts

The Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) recently honored Bonita Tompkins, an assistant in the human resources department at UNMC, with the William M. Kizer “Light of Wellness” Award, recognizing employees who have made extraordinary healthy lifestyle changes as a result of their companies’ wellness programs.

Dec 1, 2004