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Dr. Lily Chang receives 2003 Preceptor of the Year award
Chia L. (Lily) Chang, Pharm.D., has been selected as the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy 2003 Preceptor of the Year.
Dr. Chang, a clinical pharmacist in the Nebraska Health System Family Medicine Clinic, was selected for the award by a vote of the graduating senior class. The award recognizes the commitment, dedication and teaching excellence demonstrated by a volunteer faculty member in an experiential clerkship.
May 23, 2003
Legislators approve budget bill
The University of Nebraska’s state general fund would be reduced by 4.7 percent, if bills passed Tuesday by the Nebraska Legislature become law.
May 23, 2003
Campus celebrates parking structure opening
UNMC, UMA and NHS faculty, employees and students celebrated the opening of the new employee structure on Thursday. (Click on headline for a story and photos).
May 23, 2003
Kidney donor, recipient celebrate transplant anniversary
Ann Goldstein, 56, and Cheryl Cooper, 54,of Omaha, share more than their friendship. They have the same birthday and now share kidneys. A year ago, Cooper donated one of her kidneys to Goldstein.
May 22, 2003
Parking structure celebration today
UNMC and NHS faculty, employees and students are invited to a tailgate party today to celebrate the opening of the new employee parking structure
May 22, 2003
Dr. Roche retiring from administrative role
When Edward “Ted” Roche, Ph.D., interviewed for a faculty position in the College of Pharmacy in 1966, he thought it would be a nice place to be for the next three to five years.
This academic year will be the last for Dr. Roche in administration. After 23 years as an academic administrator, Dr. Roche will return full time to the pharmaceutical sciences faculty.
May 21, 2003
Cost Transfer Training Session set for June 10
Do you need a review of the cost transfer procedure and requirements in effect on July 1? Does your job require you to understand the complexities and requirements associated with cost transfers? Do you find yourself confused about the Federal regulations regarding cost transfers? Do you find yourself wondering if you know all the right information? If you do, this training opportunity is for you!
The Office of Budget and Analysis is re-hosting a training session about the UNMC Cost Transfer Policy and Procedure. To help you understand the July 1 requirements, the training session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10.
May 20, 2003
Heavenly HIPAA — a weekly HIPAA message
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message is about notifying clergy if a congregation member is in the hospital.
May 20, 2003
From Ghana to New York City to Omaha: Sallar’s path leads to UNMC pharmacy degree
Kofi Sallar’s journey to the United States began with a mere $20 in his pocket and a one-way plane ticket from Ghana to New York City. Now, more than seven years later, Sallar is the proud recipient of a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is preparing for a career with Indian Health Service in Gallup, N.M.
May 20, 2003
Dr. Larsen among those honored as YWCA Women of Vision
A UNMC physician is one of eight Women of Vision who will be honored at the annual YWCA Omaha Tribute to Women luncheon.
Jennifer Larsen, M.D., section chief for diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism in the department of internal medicine, will be honored in the “professions” category. The luncheon will begin at noon on Tuesday, June 10, in the Palace Ballroom at the Holiday Inn Central, 72nd and Grover streets.
May 20, 2003