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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
Winter Health Tune Up Nov. 16 offers health screenings, flu shots
The University Medical Associates, the physician group practice of UNMC, invites the public to its free “Winter Health Tune Up,” event Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Clarkson West Medical Center building, 144th and Center streets near the Oak View Mall.
Nov 12, 2002
UNMC first quarter research grants exceed $16.8 million
UNMC received more than $16.8 million in federal research grants during the first three months of fiscal year 2002-03. The first quarter includes the months of July, August and September. This represents a $2.8 million increase over the first quarter total of $14 million the previous year.
Nov 11, 2002
UNMC student awarded $5,000 scholarship by AAMC
Anise Adams, an African American, fourth-year medical student at UNMC has received the 2002-2003 Academic Physician and Scientist Minority Medical Student Scholarship for $5,000.
Nov 11, 2002
College of Dentistry helps colleagues recovery
The UNMC College of Dentistry Lincoln recently practiced random acts of kindness for two employees.
Nov 8, 2002
NHS sets groundbreaking for Clinical Center for Excellence
NHS will have a groundbreaking ceremony for the Center for Clinical Excellence Thursday, Nov. 21, at 10:30 a.m. in the grassy area between the Clarkson Tower and the Eppley Institute.
Nov 8, 2002
UNMC, UNL to highlight research collaborations
Researchers at UNMC and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln today will highlight to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents how they are meeting the challenge of 21st century science through collaborative projects.
Nov 8, 2002
Russian nurses learn about American health care
Though separated a world apart in terms of distance, culture and health care systems, the love of nursing recently brought together American and Russian nurse leaders who forged an instant bond.
The UNMC College of Nursing hosted an educational visit of eight Russian nurse leaders Oct. 17-22, in an effort to show their colleagues how health policy efforts can improve the health of their communities. The visiting Russian women were chief nursing officers, managers and professors.
Nov 7, 2002
Native American Heritage dancing, art exhibit Nov. 14
The campus is invited to share an appreciation of the richness of Native American culture Thursday, Nov. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium. See story for details.
Nov 7, 2002