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Students start North Omaha clinic to treat Type II diabetics

Nebraska’s state slogan for many years has been “Nebraska…The Good Life.” Now, thanks to the efforts of numerous UNMC students, the slogan applies to a new clinic in North Omaha, which provides low-cost care to indigent patients with Type II diabetes.

Mar 13, 2003

UNMC, NHS professionals honored for treating the underserved

The Hope Medical Outreach Coalition today honored a variety of individuals and organizations, including UNMC and NHS physicians and clinics, at its first Champions of Hope Award breakfast (March 13). See story for alphabetized list of volunteers.

Mar 13, 2003

UNMC employee shares Irish/Scottish heritage through music

When Fran Higgins performs for lunch audiences on St. Patrick’s Day, she hopes her listeners hear something they have never heard before – authentic Celtic (pronounced kel’ tik) folk music. If so, she will have accomplished her mission. Higgins is a staff secretary for Mary Haven, associate dean of UNMC’s School of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 12, 2003

Chancellor outlines state, university budget picture

UNMC is in the top of the third inning in dealing with potential state budget cuts, says UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. The full impact of the cuts won’t be known until the ninth inning when the Legislature finalizes the state budget and the University of Nebraska Board of Regents vote on tuition increases and the university’s budget.

Mar 12, 2003

Employees ask how to contact senators

Since the announcement of budget cuts by the university, many UNMC employees have been asking how they can contact state legislators. See story for details.

Mar 12, 2003

Caller ID — 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 explains how to verify who is calling for protected health information.

Mar 11, 2003

Nursing faculty members to lend knowledge, nursing education expertise

Two faculty from the UNMC College of Nursing will travel to Sorrento, Italy, March 13-15, for the Sigma Theta Tau International’s fifth think tank meeting. The meeting, titled, “Nurses and Health: A Global Future,” is part of the STTI’s Arista3 series.

Mar 11, 2003

Chancellor’s budget forums today

All UNMC faculty, staff, students and volunteers are invited to chancellor’s forums on Tuesday, March 11. The one-hour forums will begin at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.

Mar 11, 2003

UNMC, UNL study organism that could be used as bioweapon

Researchers at UNMC and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are collaborating on a $100,000 pilot study to conduct basic research on Francisella tularensis — an organism that can be used as a bioweapon, to cause tularemia, a potentially fatal disease.

Mar 10, 2003

Faculty, student senates pass resolutions on budget

Read resolutions by the UNMC Faculty Senate and UNMC Student Senate regarding state funding for higher education.

Mar 10, 2003