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Governor unveils statewide telehealth system
On Wednesday, Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns announced that Nebraska now has the ability to connect state health officials with more than 40 hospitals throughout Nebraska for interactive videoconferencing. That ability is critical in the event of an emergency, as well as to provide Nebraskans access to health specialists without leaving their hometowns.
Oct 28, 2004
Ford completes prestigious fellowship
Valda Boyd Ford, director of UNMC’s Community and Multicultural Affairs, has completed the prestigious Health Partners Fellowship, sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The fellowship ended in September.
Oct 27, 2004
Community helps to revive scouting in Iraq
Organizers of the Iraqi Scouting program praised the Omaha, UNMC and Mid-America Council community for helping revive scouting in the war-torn country.
Oct 26, 2004
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
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
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
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