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Dr. Peters recognized for steadfast service
John Peters, M.D., sees the importance of being a volunteer faculty member. His view stems from when he was a student in the ophthalmology department at UNMC from 1989-92. Dr. Peters is recognized as a Volunteer Faculty of the Month Award recipient.
Jan 29, 2003
Dr. Shaffer mentors young physicians
For more than a quarter of a century, Kenton Shaffer, M.D., has diligently served the community of Kearney through his skillful practice of pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Dr. Shaffer is a Volunteer Faculty of the Month award recipient.
Jan 29, 2003
Keep it quiet — 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 tells you what to do if you overhear co-workers loudly discussing confidential information.
Jan 28, 2003
UNMC among nation’s healthiest companies
UNMC recently received the Gold Well Workplace Award from the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) and the distinction of being one of America’s healthiest companies.
Jan 28, 2003
Students gain knowledge in facial plastic surgery
Over the past 16 years, Steven M. Denenberg, M.D., has contributed to the UNMC College of Medicine by teaching residents the details of facial plastic surgery and instructing them in patient-friendly office techniques. Dr. Denenberg is a Volunteer Faculty of the Month award recipient.
Jan 28, 2003
Teaching family medicine in a rural setting
For more than 20 years, Steven Senseney, M.D., has been teaching UNMC medical students at all levels at the Cherry County Clinic and Hospital in Valentine, Neb. Dr. Senseney is a Volunteer Faculty of the Month award recipient.
Jan 28, 2003
Brooks receives Chancellor’s Diversity Award
Walter Brooks’ life reflects his passion for diversity. A media specialist in UNMC’s department of public affairs, the Vietnam veteran has handled baggage in a Seattle Greyhound bus station; taught English in Taiwan; lived with Buddhist monks in Thailand; beach bummed in Malaysia; promoted Omaha’s Great Plains Black Museum; washed dishes in a Mexican restaurant in Hawaii; and served as executive waiter to Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates.
For his commitment to diversity issues, Brooks received one of two 2002 Chancellor’s Diversity Awards for enhancing cultural competence and understanding at UNMC. UNMC Today will soon feature the other award winner — the College of Nursing Diversity Taskforce.
Jan 27, 2003
As it stands now in Nebraska, someone who wants to donate their organs and tissue must sign a donor card or drivers’ license and tell their family about their wishes. It is then up to the grieving family to decide whether to go ahead with the donation. A bill before the Nebraska Legislature would change that process by honoring the donor’s signature.
Jan 24, 2003
UNMC cardiologist shares family legacy with MLK speaker
When UNMC cardiologist Scott Shurmur, M.D., read the name of the 2003 NHS/UNMC Martin Luther King Day speaker — Diane Ariza, Ph.D. — it didn’t ring a bell. But the name of her college — Albion College in Albion, Mich. — brought a flood of memories.
Jan 24, 2003
Nominations invited for Outstanding Teacher Awards
UNMC students and faculty may submit nominations for the 2002-2003 UNMC Outstanding Teacher Awards. Nomination forms and selection criteria are available from the Office of the Faculty Senate. See story for details.
Jan 23, 2003