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A UNMC contingent recently went to Kabul, Afghanistan, to help improve the educational opportunities for health care providers in the war-torn country, as well as improve the status of women. Here, Valda Ford, director of Community and Multicultural Affairs, talks about the group’s mission and why it’s important for UNMC to be involved in the rebuilding effort.
Feb 20, 2004
Researcher’s work on anti-malarial agents, expands to botox
While botox may be sought-after for its dramatic effect on wrinkles, it also is one of the most deadly biotoxins to be weaponised into a highly toxic aerosol form. Research into protecting civilian and military populations from such a bioterroristic threat is ongoing. But one researcher at UNMC has reason to hope that there is a way to inhibit the deadly effects of botulinum neurotoxins (BoNT).
Feb 19, 2004
Third class completes Foundations for Success program
Twenty-nine office service employees graduated Feb. 3, as the third class of Foundations for Success, a career development program at UNMC. The program helps employees hone their personal and career development skills.
Feb 18, 2004
University of Nebraska health plan 2003 year-end report
On Tuesday, David Lechner, vice president for business and finance for the University of Nebraska, issued the following University of Nebraska Health Plan 2003 Year-end Report to all faculty and staff. See article for details.
Feb 18, 2004
SimplyWell results are in; incentive program to begin
Collectively, UNMC employees who are participating in the SimplyWell program could stand to increase their fitness levels and eat healthier foods.
Feb 17, 2004
A HIPAA message — Security and Patient Privacy
This week’s HIPAA message explains how “information security” pertains to the confidentiality of patient information.
Feb 17, 2004
UNMC/The Nebraska Medical Center to celebrate Black History Month
UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center will sponsor a series of events honoring national Black History Month during the last week of February. This year there will be something old (traditional), something new, something artistic and an encore presentation of something that just blew away the Martin Luther King Day audience.
Feb 17, 2004
MMI joins consortium to attract, retain genetic counselors
The UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute has joined three other states to form a consortium sharing $1.3 million to establish accredited master’s degree programs in genetic counseling.
Feb 16, 2004
A closer look at the Environment of Care
Campus employees, particularly those who work in the hospital or with patients, are urged to become familiar with the seven Environment of Care (EOC) areas in preparation for the medical center’s Joint Commission On Accreditation Of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) visit.
Feb 13, 2004
UNMC student works with Super Bowl champion
Nathan Breske always dreamed of playing in the National Football League, until injuries shattered that possibility. Instead, the UNMC physical therapy student chose another route to the NFL, working alongside this year’s Super Bowl champion.
Feb 13, 2004