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UNMC Community Academy sponsors drive to benefit Project Hope, the Potter House
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, most people are looking forward to how much food they expect to eat, not how little. This year, students who participate in the UNMC Community Academy are helping feed those in need by hosting a food and sundry needs drive, now through Nov. 22, to benefit Project Hope and The Potter House.
Nov 15, 2002
Cancer survivor, spouse sign research fund agreement
It’s not brick and mortar that makes a good medical center, cancer survivor David Aresty says, but the ideas and workings within the med center walls.
That’s one reason why Aresty and his wife signed the David and Patti Aresty Cancer Research Fund Agreement on Friday to complete their $500,000 gift, which supports novel research and established the Aresty Lounge in the Lied Transplant Center at UNMC. They signed the fund agreement at the Lied center, in the second-floor lounge that bears their name.
Nov 14, 2002
Native American event planned for today
The campus is invited to share an appreciation of the richness of Native American culture today from noon to 2 p.m. in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.
Nov 14, 2002
UNMC to host international conferences on bone marrow, stem cell transplantation
UNMC, which is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia and lymphoma, will host two conferences today through Saturday, Nov. 14-16, on bone marrow and stem cell transplantation.
The conferences, to be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Omaha, will focus on advances made in cancer treatment, drugs, research and cancer care.
Nov 14, 2002
Dentistry to provide dental care to 125 underserved kids
The UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln will host Children’s Dental Day Thursday, Nov. 14, providing free dental care and education to 125 underserved children from Norfolk and Fremont.
Nov 13, 2002
Employee Satisfaction Survey deadline nears
Employees have until Friday, Nov. 15, to complete the 2002 UNMC Employee Satisfaction Survey.
Nov 13, 2002
University dependent scholarship program clarified
A clarification of university policy has been issued, in relation to the employee and dependent scholarship program at the University of Nebraska.
Nov 13, 2002
UNMC to implement new password security procedure
In coordination with HIPAA regulations and improving security for information technology resources, a new password security procedure is being implemented at UNMC.
Nov 13, 2002
Zip your lip — 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 deals with a patient’s test results and billing records, as well as what information can be disclosed to callers or visitors.
Nov 12, 2002
UNMC Benefits Corner — when can I change my benefits choices
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 explains when employees can change their benefits choices.
Nov 12, 2002