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FBI assists UNMC with bioterrorism risk assessment
A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent visited the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus last week to conduct a security risk assessment mandated by the United States Department of Justice.
May 5, 2003
Campus invited to College of Nursing’s May 6 celebration
The UNMC/NHS campus is invited to an ice cream social Tuesday, May 6, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in celebration of Nurses Day and the 10th anniversary of the UNMC College of Nursing Cosmopolitan Mobile Nursing Center and the Family Health Care Center.
May 5, 2003
SHARING Clinic golf tournament May 19
UNMC faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Fourth Annual SHARING Clinic Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19. The four-person scramble, affectionately called “Docs on the Green,” will begin at 3 p.m. at the Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth St.
May 2, 2003
Pharmacy students claim awards at national meeting
The UNMC chapter of the American Pharmaceutical Association-Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP) recently celebrated another outstanding year. See story for their accomplishments.
May 2, 2003
Garagiola spreads word about dangers of chewing tobacco
Every chance he gets, Joe Garagiola spreads the word about the dangers of chewing tobacco — what he calls spit tobacco – a habit that causes 30,000 new cases of preventable oral cancer a year.
May 1, 2003
Rural health grant enables Chadron students to visit UNMC
UNMC recently hosted a group of Chadron High School students interested in health careers through a grant funded by the UNMC Rural Health Education Network. The purpose of the visit was to teach students more about the careers available in the health sciences.
May 1, 2003
Professional Voice Center treats, prevents vocal disorders
Steven Sims, M.D., assistant professor in the department of otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at UNMC, hopes to help people realize that caring for their voice is just like the conditioning of runners preparing for the Boston Marathon — a warm-up routine is recommended to prevent injury.
Apr 30, 2003
UNMC DOC Carnival sends anti-smoking message
More than 60 students from UNMC’s Adopt-a-School partners recently learned that anti-smoking education can be fun. The annual DOC (Doctors Oughta Care) Sports Carnival, hosted by UNMC family medicine physicians, UNMC medical students and staff, educates youngsters on why they should never start smoking.
Apr 30, 2003
Parent trap — 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 mesage explores whether parents can be restricted from accessing their minor child’s protected health information.
Apr 29, 2003
Retreat kicks off strategic planning process
Institutions without a vision and a strategic plan most often fail, says UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. UNMC is in the annual process of refining its three-year strategic plan. See story for details, including how to access the 2003 edition of the UNMC Planning Information and Quality Indicators booklet.
Apr 29, 2003