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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
New UNMC compliance policies announced
Read about two new UNMC policies related to compliance.
Dec 1, 2004
A HIPAA message — a breach of confidentiality
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 addresses a breach of confidentiality.
Nov 30, 2004
BBC television to feature work of UNMC team
A team at the UNMC College of Pharmacy led by Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences, will be featured next year in a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) television show on malaria.
Nov 30, 2004