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HIPAA message — Computers as business/academic tools
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. This message is part of UNMC’s continuing effort to educate employees on HIPAA. Today’s HIPAA message is on downloading non-busineses related media files at work.
Dec 16, 2003
Regent resolution recognizes UNMC’s community service award
Read the University of Nebraska Board of Regents resolution recognizing UNMC’s service award from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Dec 16, 2003
Longtime UNMC preceptor Hiram Walker dies
From his Kearney office, Hiram Walker, M.D., assisted in the education of hundreds of UNMC medical students. The longtime UNMC preceptor died Saturday at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He was 78. Services for Dr. Walker are Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney.
Dec 16, 2003
Hundreds of employees enjoyed a holiday tea at the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium Lobby on Monday. Click for photos.
Dec 16, 2003
Innovative projects, recruiting lead UNMC to expanded grant funding
When UNMC broke its record for total research grants in a single quarter by bringing in $26 million during July, August and September, it was a tribute to the university’s rise in innovative research projects and its ability to recruit top investigators.
Dec 15, 2003
Gov. Johanns unveils plan for excellence in behavioral health
Gov. Mike Johanns and State Sen. Jim Jensen today announced the details of a plan developed by Nebraska’s two academic health science centers on how they might help the state improve its behavioral health services.
Dec 15, 2003
Regents approve vision for educational building
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Saturday approved a program statement for the Center for Health Science Education at UNMC.
Dec 15, 2003
Regents to consider program statement for educational vision
UNMC is proposing to construct the Center for Health Science Education Building. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a program statement for the new building at its meeting on Saturday, Dec. 13. No state tax dollars will be used for construction of the building.
Dec 12, 2003
Dec. 26 deemed holiday; UNMC offices will be closed
Gov. Mike Johanns announced Thursday that all Nebraska state government agencies will close on Dec. 26, in conjunction with President Bush’s federal government closing order. In order to implement the governor’s order at UNMC, Dec. 26 will be considered as a day of (paid) administrative leave for all holiday-eligible employees, and UNMC offices will be closed in observance of the governor’s directive.
Dec 12, 2003
Sutton earns Chancellor’s Gold U Award
For the past several years, Cindy Sutton has been the “heart and soul” of UNMC’s efforts in the American Heart Association Heart walk. In 2002, she helped UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, become the leading corporate fundraiser, raising more than $30,000 to help fight disease and stroke. Last year, she again volunteered to lead UNMC’s efforts, completing the walk wheeling her 8-month-old twins in their stroller.
Dec 11, 2003