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Silver ‘U’ recipients announced for April
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Apr 23, 2003
NU announces administrative fellowship opportunity
The University of Nebraska Office of the President invites applications and nominations for the Equity in Opportunity Administrative Fellowship. This unique fellowship provides the opportunity for a University of Nebraska faculty or administrative staff member to acquire administrative experiences in the central administration office. See story for details.
Apr 23, 2003
Dealing with complaints — 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 answers what to do if a patient believes their confidentiality has been breached, or their privacy rights have been violated.
Apr 22, 2003
UNMC/NHS seminar explores integrative medicine
“The Hidden Wisdom of Integrative Medicine,” a two-day conference exploring complementary and alternative medicine, will be April 25-26, at the Embassy Suites-Old Market Hotel, 555 S. 10th St., Omaha.
Apr 22, 2003
Congressman Lee Terry visits campus
U.S. Rep. Lee Terry was at UNMC Thursday to tour several areas of campus and meet with campus leaders.
Apr 22, 2003
Night at the Joslyn May 4 — RSVP by April 25
UNMC/NHS/UMA employees and a guest are invited to a “Night at the Joslyn” Art Museum Sunday, May 4. See story for details.
Apr 22, 2003
Nursing’s West Nebraska Division plans asthma awareness event
The UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff and community partners will hold the Third Annual Asthma Awareness event Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which is open to the public, will offer free asthma screenings and education at the Monument Mall in Scottsbluff, 2302 Frontage Road.
Apr 21, 2003
Thirteen children dashed about the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium Friday in search of colored Easter eggs. The hunt was organized by the Mothers of Young Children group, which developed out of the Faculty Women’s Club.
Apr 21, 2003
Employees urged to use desk side recycling containers
UNMC/NHS/UMA employees are urged to use their desk side recycling containers to ensure that materials are treated in a secure and confidential manner.
Apr 21, 2003
Dentistry provides anatomy lessons to 700 high school students
Stanton Harn, Ph.D., has been providing educational experiences for Nebraska high school students for so long that many have become students in his UNMC College of Dentistry classes. For the past 25 years, students taking anatomy and physiology classes have traveled to the UNMC College of Dentistry to add another dimension to their learning by viewing human cadavers.
Apr 18, 2003