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Nine named to “America’s Top Doctor’s” list
Nine UNMC/NHS physicians have been recognized as extraordinary physicians in “America’s Top Doctors,” a national guide published annually by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. of New York City.
Editor’s Note: The story in Monday’s UNMC Today inadvertantly omitted several UNMC/NHS physicians who appear on the “America’s Top Doctors” list. Here is the revised story.
Oct 23, 2002
Taylor earns Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award
When Robin Taylor decided to return to work, her teen-age daughter encouraged her to “find the world.” She did — literally down the street — at UNMC.
An administrative technician for UNMC’s Center of Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders, Taylor works with a diverse group of people from varying ethnic and educational backgrounds on special projects, grants and administrative functions. For her outstanding job performance, Taylor has received the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award for October.
Oct 23, 2002
Naming ceremony today for Research Center of Excellence
The campus community is invited to attend the naming ceremony for the UNMC Research Center of Excellence Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m.
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and the University of Nebraska Foundation will host the event that will take place on the first floor of the building currently under construction on 45th Street.
Oct 23, 2002
Who’s who — 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, you’ll learn who to contact on campus to better understand HIPAA.
Oct 22, 2002
UNMC students study tropical medicine in Belize
On Aug. 6, Keith Brown, M.D., and 11 UNMC students in his Wilderness and Tropical Medicine course departed for Belize for two-weeks of hands-on medical experience. Dr. Brown is a family practice physician in Gordon, Neb., and an adjunct assistant professor at UNMC.
Oct 22, 2002
Share thoughts today on accessing health care on campus
There are still spaces available for UNMC faculty, staff and students to attend today’s employee roundtable session, which will focus on health care access and involve a discussion with University Medical Associates about how to improve service and accessibility to healthcare providers on campus. The session will be from noon to 1 p.m. in Wittson Hall, Room 3042.
Oct 22, 2002
Old photo I.D. cards have expired
UNMC employees and students, as well as UMA employees, who have not obtained new photo identification cards are reminded to do so as soon as possible. UNMC began recarding the campus on June 24th, and the old photo I.D. cards are no longer a valid form of identification.
Oct 21, 2002
UNMC among co-sponsors of Oct. 26 men’s health screenings
The mounting evidence of significant disparities in minority health outcomes in the United States has health professionals increasingly trying to reach minorities where they live — especially African Americans.
That’s why Ira Combs, R.N., community liaison nurse coordinator at UNMC; the Urban League of Nebraska; and 100 Black Men of Omaha are co-sponsoring a special health screening focusing on minority men. “Men’s Day Health Screening” will be Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Urban League Family Resource Center, 30th and Lake Streets.
Oct 18, 2002
Students to highlight National Pharmacy Week
An award-winning chapter of UNMC pharmacy students is celebrating National Pharmacy Week in several ways, and wants to let patients know where they can come to get the best information about their medications. See story for more information.
Oct 18, 2002
Accessing healthcare on campus is Oct. 22 employee roundtable
UNMC faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the Tuesday, Oct. 22, employee roundtable session, which will focus on health care access and involve a discussion with University Medical Associates about how to improve service and accessibility to healthcare providers on campus.
Oct 18, 2002