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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

NU president receives scientific freedom and responsibility award

For his steadfast support of academic freedom, L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., president of the University of Nebraska, has been named to receive the highly coveted American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2002 Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Award. Dr. Smith will be honored for his commitment to scientific freedom and responsibility, as demonstrated in 1999, when medical research being conducted at UNMC came under fire.

Nov 21, 2002

UNMC stroke expert recommends redefinition of ‘mini-strokes’

Citing an outdated medical definition of the 1950s and 60s that may prevent thousands at risk for stroke from getting appropriate evaluation and treatment, a group of seven recognized stroke experts, including a UNMC neurologist Pierre Fayad, M.D., have recommended a change of the definition for transient ischemic attack (TIA). Dr. Fayad has studied stroke for 14 years.

Nov 21, 2002

Retired UNMC renal pathologist, Richard Wilson, dies

Richard B. Wilson, an emeritus professor of pathology and microbiology at UNMC, died Monday (Nov. 18) from complications after surgery. He was 81.

Nov 21, 2002

Adopt a family this holiday season

This holiday season, UNMC and its Adopt-A-School partners — Monroe Middle School and Fontenelle Elementary School — are working together to help families in our community. UNMC wants to sponsor 10 families at Monroe Middle School and purchase holiday meals and gifts for families at Fontenelle Elementary School. See story for details.

Nov 20, 2002

UNMC trio honored for wellness leadership

Three UNMC employees — Allen Olson, Terry O’Callaghan and Christy Williams — were recently recognized for making healthy lifestyle changes or providing leadership to make wellness for employees a top priority in their organization.

Nov 20, 2002

Student Senate election results announced

Casey Johnston, a third-year medical student from Alliance, has been elected as the next president of the UNMC Student Senate. Student elections took place last week. See story for complete election results.

Nov 20, 2002

UNMC Benefits Corner – frequently asked questions

The UNMC Human Resources office will be sharing a series of articles designed to help employees better understand their benefits. This week’s UNMC Benefits Corner provides answers to frequently asked questions.

Nov 19, 2002

Employee satisfaction survey deadline extended

The deadline to complete the 2002 UNMC Employee Satisfaction Survey has been extended until midnight Friday, Nov. 22, at the request of UNMC employees.

Nov 19, 2002

Who wants to be an expert — 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 reviews the information shared during the past six weeks…let’s see what you remember.

Nov 19, 2002