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A HIPAA message on phishing — don’t get snagged
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 phishing, a high-tech scam that uses spam or pop-up messages to deceive you into disclosing confidential information.
Oct 26, 2004
Regents to consider Research Center of Excellence II
A second research tower at UNMC would improve the health and biosecurity of Nebraskans by providing additional infrastructure for biomedical research, biosecurity preparedness and clinical laboratory service. The Research Center of Excellence II would be constructed adjacent to the Durham Research Center, which opened last year. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a program statement for the RCE II at its meeting Friday.
Oct 26, 2004
Television reporter joins UNMC public affairs
Veteran Omaha television reporter, Margaret Bumann, has joined the UNMC Public Affairs Department as special projects coordinator.
Oct 25, 2004
Orthodontic program celebrates 50th anniversary
Nearly 100 people recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the UNMC College of Dentistry Orthodontic Program. The graduate program, one of nearly 70 orthodontic programs in North America, was established at a time when most dental schools were only teaching orthodontia at a fundamental level.
Oct 25, 2004
UNMC students celebrate National Pharmacy Week
Pharmacy students at UNMC are celebrating National Pharmacy Week Oct. 24-30, with several on-campus activities and off-campus service projects. Lt. Gov. Dave Heineman will be at the College of Pharmacy Building today to read a proclamation.
Oct 25, 2004
Ambassador of Hope gala set for Nov. 5
The Friends of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Eppley Cancer Center will honor Omaha philanthropist Chuck Durham at its Ambassador of Hope Gala at the Qwest Center Omaha Friday, Nov. 5. They also will recognize the family of Liz Karnes for their efforts to raise awareness of cancer research.
Oct 22, 2004
McGoogan Library honored for consumer health resource
The U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) has announced that UNMC’s McGoogan Library of Medicine has been selected to receive the 2004 NCLIS Blue Ribbon Consumer Health Information Recognition Award for Libraries for Nebraska. This prestigious award will be presented today at 3:30 p.m., during a reception at the McGoogan Library of Medicine.
Oct 22, 2004
Music as Medicine strikes a chord
Nearly 150 people welcomed members of the Omaha Chamber Music Society Thursday as they performed the first concert in the monthly “Music as Medicine” series in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.
Oct 22, 2004
Visiting nurse scholar on campus Oct. 28-29
The UNMC College of Nursing and The Nebraska Medical Center will host Joanne Hickey, Ph.D., as its 15th Visiting Nurse Scholar, Oct. 28-29. Dr. Hickey is division head of acute and critical care and program director of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist programs at the University of Texas- Houston, School of Nursing.
Oct 21, 2004
Students, Lifesavers raise awareness of seat belts
UNMC students Tuesday distributed Lifesavers candy to medical center employees as a reminder of the importance of wearing seat belts. The event was in conjunction with National Primary Care Week, Oct. 17-23.
Oct 21, 2004