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For the second straight year, the NHS/UNMC campus was the host site for the 2003 Chinese New Year’s Party. On Feb. 6, up to 321 guests enjoyed continuous live entertainment from Chinese musicians and singers in the NHS Storz Pavilion, while feasting on eight different entrees.

Feb 18, 2003

UNMC chairman helps lead study comparing stenting vs. surgery

UNMC’s Pierre Fayad, M.D., shared results Saturday from the first randomized study that shows stenting is more effective than surgery for patients who were otherwise considered very high risk for standard surgery.

Feb 17, 2003

Volunteering for the smallpox vaccination

With 15-needle pricks in his right arm, Steve Hinrichs, M.D., joined the state’s smallpox preparedness team. He received his non-emergency smallpox vaccination at a Douglas County Health Department clinic near 128th and Dodge Sts. See story for photos.

Feb 17, 2003

Dr. Lane leads local diabetes chapter

James Lane, M.D., assistant professor in the diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism section of the internal medicine department, is serving as president of the Heartland Chapter of the American Diabetes Association.

Feb 14, 2003

Sen. Nelson procures funds for Durham Research Center

Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson has been instrumental in procuring $2 million in federal funding through the Omnibus appropriations bill for the Durham Research Center now under construction at UNMC.

Feb 14, 2003

Morien assumes additional campus post

Marsha Morien has been named administrative director of the University of Nebraska’s Center for Biosecurity. She will continue to serve as administrator of computer assisted medicine and surgery, a post she’s held at UNMC since 1999.

Feb 13, 2003

Metro BELT Coalition views rollover crash simulator

The Metro BELT Coalition (Buckle Everyone, Live Tomorrow) met on campus Tuesday and kicked off their meeting with a demonstration of the rollover crash simulator sponsored by the Cornhusker Driving School. See photos of the rollover and find out why UNMC’s Pat Hageman touts the use of seat belts.

Feb 12, 2003

Developing talent, building careers internally

For the past 20 years, Ernest Tanner has served as inventory clerk auditor. Now, bolstered by UNMC’s new career development program, the longtime employee is looking forward to a new career.

Tanner, who plans to attend physical therapy assistant courses in the future, recently completed UNMC’s Foundations for Success program. The program helps employees hone their personal and career development skills.

Feb 12, 2003

Just the fax, ma’am — 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 addresses what to do when faxing protected health information.

Feb 11, 2003

Moving from microscopes to computers, virtual slides

In the past, Ann Ngo and Melissa St. Germain would move slides of cellular structures under a microscope. Now, the first-year medical students are studying virtual images using a computer screen.

Professors in UNMC’s department of genetics, cell biology and anatomy are exploring the possibility of replacing aging student microscopes and slide collections with flat computer screens which allow students to view cell structures with the click of a mouse.

Feb 11, 2003