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SimplyWell program begins second year at UNMC, UMA
Read a letter from UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., to eligible SimplyWell participants about enrolling or re-enrolling in this year’s wellness program.
Oct 29, 2004
Regents to vote on UNMC proposals
On Friday, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will vote on UNMC proposals that would give the green light on a second research tower, move the College of Nursing Lincoln division into new space and create three new centers of excellence.
Oct 28, 2004
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
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