UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
Cardiology symposium garners strong turnout
A symposium looking at common problems in cardiology is being held today at the downtown Embassy Suites Hotel with a total of 165 health professionals from Iowa and Nebraska expected to be in attendance.
Jun 6, 2003
MMI, Scottish Rite Foundation celebrate 25th anniversary
For 25 years, the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) and the Scottish Rite Foundation of Omaha have contributed to a partnership that has benefited many children with speech and language disorders.
The 25th anniversary of this partnership was celebrated on Thursday, at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 S.20th St.
Jun 6, 2003
Annual recognition banquet tonight
A banquet honoring UNMC service award recipients, retirees and the past year’s Gold ‘U’ recipients will take place tonight (June 5) at the Omaha Marriott Hotel, 10220 Regency Circle.
Jun 5, 2003
Destination Midtown informational session today
Today (June 5), UNMC will conduct an “informational session” on Destination Midtown. The session will begin at noon in the NHS University Amphitheater, Room 4208. UNMC, UMA and NHS employees are invited.
Jun 5, 2003
UNMC names new College of Nursing dean
Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., associate dean for research for the Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing, will be appointed to serve as sixth dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, pending approval of the NU Board of Regents.
Dr. Tilden, who would assume the post Oct. 8, will succeed Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, who will retire July 31 after more than eight years at UNMC.
Jun 5, 2003
MMI, Scottish Rite Foundation Celebrate 25th Anniversary today
For 25 years, the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) and the Scottish Rite Foundation of Omaha have contributed to a partnership that has benefited many children with speech and language disorders.
The 25th anniversary of this partnership will be celebrated today (June 5) at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 S.20th St. Festivities include an open house and informative tours of the facilities beginning at 11 a.m. Free lunch will be served until 1 p.m. and a Dixieland band will provide musical entertainment. At 5:30, a dinner of steak or fish will be served and the cast from the Buddy Holly tribute will perform an hour of songs for diners.
Jun 5, 2003
Satellite workshop to explore ‘life cycle’ of grant budgets
UNMC grant administrators and support staff are being encouraged to attend a satellite workshop that will help explain regulations affecting research and the issues relevant to compliance.
Jun 4, 2003
More than 450 attend Cattlemen’s Ball near Ashland
There wasn’t supposed to be a Cattlemen’s Ball in 2003. However, tell that to the farmers and ranchers of Nebraska. More than 450 people attended the ball on Saturday.
Jun 4, 2003
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. As part of our continuing efforts to educate employees, these HIPAA-related messages will be distributed the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, beginning next week.
Today’s HIPAA message is about UNMC/NHS compliance with HIPAA.
Jun 3, 2003
CCE construction will close intersection, affect other areas
Construction on the new Center for Clinical Excellence (CCE) has begun. In the coming weeks and months, more construction activity will take place.
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, the intersection of 44th Street and Dewey Avenue will be closed until further notice. (Click on headline for further details).
Jun 3, 2003