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Dentistry spotlights new centralized sterilization, dispensing area
Splashes of blue add a finishing touch to the UNMC College of Dentistry’s new Central Sterilization and Dispensing Area. Inside the 1,500 square-foot room, instruments are cleaned, sterilized, packaged and distributed using state-of-the art procedures and equipment.
Dec 2, 2002
OIHS hosts Bangladesh’s top health minister
On Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nizar Mamdani, director of the NHS/UNMC Office of International Healthcare Services, hosted campus tours and a special dinner for Fazlur Rahman, M.D., minister of Health and Family Welfare for Bangladesh, and his delegation, on Dr. Rahman’s first visit to Nebraska.
Nov 27, 2002
Native American cultures, history highlighted
Native Americans brought their cultures and heritages alive Nov. 14 during a multicultural program in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.
Nov 27, 2002
Hundreds turn out for winter health tune up
More than 250 people received a “Winter Health Tune Up” Nov. 16 during an open house at NHS Clarkson West Medical Center near Oak View Mall.
Nov 27, 2002
Behind closed doors — 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 exercise asks you to assess the security of the restricted areas you work in.
Nov 26, 2002
Jewish community begins Chanukah observance Nov. 29
Chanukah (or Hanukah) is the Hebrew word for rededication. Today the word represents an annual festival of the Jewish people that is celebrated for eight nights. This year, the observance begins Nov. 29 at sundown. See story for more information.
Nov 26, 2002
UNMC researcher studies bone diseases
UNMC is quickly becoming a national center for Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), thanks to Horacio Plotkin, M.D., who joined the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s department of inherited metabolic diseases several months ago. Dr. Plotkin’s level of expertise in OI (often known as “brittle bone disease”) and other pediatric bone diseases is not only unique to Omaha, but to other American cities.
Nov 25, 2002
Team Kaos to cap successful year
Team Kaos will cap its 2002 season Sunday (Nov. 24) with the Nebraska State Cyclo Cross Championships. The team, sponsored by UNMC, NHS and UMA, will try to add another state championship to this year’s list of accomplishments. Sunday’s event will be at Standing Bear Lake.
Nov 22, 2002
Employee satisfaction survey deadline today
Today is the final day for UNMC employees to complete the 2002 UNMC Employee Satisfaction Survey.
Nov 22, 2002
NHS breaks ground on new building
UNMC’s partner, Nebraska Health System, broke ground Thursday on a four-story building that will physically unite two hospitals, two cultures and two histories.
The Center for Clinical Excellence will physically connect Clarkson Hospital and University Hospital allowing the consolidation of core medical services now spread across both campuses. Scheduled to open in May 2005, the building will house a new emergency room, surgical area, radiology department and neonatal intensive care unit.
Nov 22, 2002