UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
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
Shuttle route revised, beginning Monday
Employees who ride the campus shuttle may follow a different route to their drop-off points, beginning Monday.
(Click on headline to see map of new route).
Jun 3, 2003
Drakes named ‘legacy family’ at UNMC
McCook, Neb., residents Richard and Mary Lou Drake always encouraged their seven children to “aim for the top of the tree.”
The children heeded their parents’ advice and have continued to climb to life’s uppermost branches. Five of the Drake children – Cathy, Carol, Cindy, Casey and Mary Kay (Markie) – graduated with degrees from UNMC. The Drakes were recently honored as the second “legacy family” at UNMC.
Jun 2, 2003
College of Nursing ranks 21st in NIH research funding
The story behind the UNMC College of Nursing reaching new heights in federally funded research is one of strategy, vision, determination and teamwork. The college, which had no research funding from the National Institutes of Health a decade ago, ranks 21st in NIH research funding for schools of nursing in the most recent rankings.
Jun 2, 2003
Hundreds of employees participate in American Heart Walk
Many UNMC, NHS and UMA employees took part in the Ninth Annual Omaha-Metro American Heart Walk on May 3, which was co-sponsored by UNMC and UMA.
May 30, 2003
Legislators approve budget bill
Nebraska lawmakers overrode two vetoes pertaining to the University of Nebraska on Tuesday, meaning NU will see a 4.7 percent reduction in its state appropriation in 2003-2004.
May 30, 2003
Destination Midtown informational sessions scheduled
Harold M. Maurer, M.D., remembers well the meeting at the Omaha Chamber of Commerce.
Several presentations were taking place, all talking about renewal projects east of 24th Street and west of 72nd Street in Omaha. Dr. Maurer asked the question, “What about Midtown?”
May 30, 2003
UNMC honors minority graduates at reception
Ten underrepresented minority students who graduated recently from UNMC were recognized May 6 at the annual Minority Graduate Recognition Reception. Sponsored by UNMC’s Office of Student Equity and Multicultural Affairs, this year’s program was held at the Omaha Woman’s Club Mansion, 518 S. 38th St.
May 29, 2003
June 12 celebration marks successful HIPAA implementation
NHS, UNMC & UMA will host a celebration on Thursday, June 12, to recognize employees for the successful implementation of HIPAA. Ice cream sandwiches will be served at the celebration, which will take place from 1-4 p.m. in the courtyard between Swanson Hall and the visitor parking structure.
May 29, 2003