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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

UNMC receives $1 million for research on chemical warfare agents

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded UNMC $1 million to conduct research targeted toward lessening the harmful effects of chemical warfare agents.

Oct 17, 2002

Medical Spanish/International Health Programs fulfill critical need

UNMC’s enthusiastic response to the visionary Jose Alfredo Garcia, M.D., gave UNMC students priority placement in his Medical Spanish/International Health Programs (MS/IHP).

Oct 17, 2002

CON to host Russian nurse managers Oct. 16-23

Eight Russian nurse leaders will spend almost a week in Nebraska as part of the Open World Program of the Center for Russian Leadership Development at the United States Library of Congress. The nurses will learn how nursing and civic organizations can work together to improve health policy.

Oct 16, 2002