Newsroom
Dr. Wigton presents College of Medicine history
On Thursday, Robert Wigton, M.D., associate dean for the UNMC College of Medicine and UNMC’s resident historian, presents Part 2 of his series on the campus’s history.
Jan 31, 2003
Pediatrician teaches UNMC students to care for children
Karen Higgins, M.D., challenges herself by volunteering to teach UNMC students and residents about caring for children. Dr. Higgins receives the Volunteer Faculty of the Month Award.
Jan 30, 2003
Students gain sports medicine skills under Dr. Brown
For the past seven years, fourth-year residents in UNMC’s department of orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation have worked under the supervision of David Brown, M.D., in the area of sports medicine. Dr. Brown receives the Volunteer Faculty of the Month Award.
Jan 30, 2003
The UNMC Student Senate recently welcomed a new slate of officers and senators. On Jan. 20, David Crouse, Ph.D., interim vice chancellor for academic affairs, administered the oath of office to Casey Johnston, student senate president and student regent; Kristin Sonderegger, student senate vice president; and new student senators.
Jan 30, 2003
403(b) SRA info missing from mailed 2002 W2 forms
For those UNMC employees who took part in the 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Account (SRA) in 2002, the recently mailed W2 tax forms are missing required data. This is a university-wide situation and affects employees participating in the 403(b) SRA plan at all four NU campuses and in central administration. See story for details.
Jan 30, 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
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
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