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Sharing info with family — 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 addresses sharing information with a spouse or looking at a friend or family’s medical record.
Nov 5, 2002
UNMC Benefits Corner — how much will my health insurance pay?
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 details how much an employee’s health insurance will pay for medical treatment and prescriptions.
Nov 5, 2002
UNMC faculty member Dr. Al-Omaishi dies
Jinan Al-Omaishi, M.D., assistant professor in UNMC’s department of neurological sciences, died Sunday, Nov. 3, after battling cancer. She was 41.
Nov 5, 2002
UNMC helps develop cancer information resources for patients
In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center is pleased to announce their participation in the release of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)’s Lung Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients.
Nov 4, 2002
UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division hosts open house
The UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division hosted an open house Oct. 26, in an effort to provide information to those interested in pursuing a degree in nursing or learning more about the field of nursing.
Nov 4, 2002
UNMC, state explain bioterrorism preparedness efforts
On Friday, leaders with UNMC and the state of Nebraska told the top U.S. homeland security official that their expertise in bioterrorism preparedness has positioned them as a national model and as a key ally in federal efforts in combating bioterrorism.
Gov. Tom Ridge, former governor of Pennyslvania and advisor for the Office of Homeland Security, spent two hours on the UNMC campus learning about bioterrorism preparedness efforts that have national implications.
Nov 4, 2002
New NHS operating room benefits patients, physicians, students
A new operating room at NHS is the only one in the region giving surgery a new dimension. The Storz OR1 system gives surgeons infinite possibilities — from the ability to teleconference with other physicians to streaming live video of surgery to a colleague across the country or to a classroom across campus.
Nov 1, 2002
Student Senate elections Nov. 12-13
The UNMC Student Senate elections will Tuesday, Nov. 12 and Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the lobby of Wittson Hall (off 42nd Street between Dewey Avenue and Emile Street). Students can vote between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click to see the election ballot.
Nov 1, 2002
Costume contest winners at Nebraska Cafe
Clowns, devils, Snow White and a scarecrow were seen wandering about the Nebraska Café Thursday morning. The unusually dressed group, comprised of approximately 20 UNMC and NHS employees, participated in the cafeteria’s Halloween costume contest. Click to learn the winners.
Nov 1, 2002
Homeland Security advisor on campus today
Office of Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge will be on the UNMC campus today for briefings on bioterrorism-related projects at UNMC. Due to security restrictions, the news conference is not open to the campus. Read UNMC Today on Monday for complete coverage of today’s event.
Nov 1, 2002