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Strategic anesthetic selection reduces environmental impact, costs
Desflurane has 50 times the global warming impact.
Aug 3, 2021
![Megan Chacon, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Chacon080421.jpg)
Camp Munroe holds first sessions in new home
Director: New facility is a 'game-changer.'
Aug 2, 2021
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Fit testing available for employees
Employees who work with patients may sign up for fit testing.
Aug 2, 2021
![Fit testing will be available between Aug. 16 and 27.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/N95080221.jpg)
Key deposits can be reclaimed through Dec. 31
Department of Public Safety will begin processing refunds today.
Aug 2, 2021
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![Ariana Crawford, left, and Kuiy Gal serve up the treats at the new Dunkin' located inside the Wigton Heritage Center on the fourth floor of Wittson Hall.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dunkin080221.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Heidi Hon, MD
Dr. Hon is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Jul 30, 2021
![Heidi Hon, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Hon073021.jpg)
Echo360 workshop, Nebraska Virtual Reality Network for Education and Research meeting set for August.
Jul 30, 2021
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MMI takes part in national MHTTC wellness symposium
The Mid-America Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC ) is located at UNMC's Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Jul 30, 2021
![Grace Gengoux, PhD, will be the keynote speaker at the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center's national symposium.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GengouxMMI.jpg)
UNMC will rely on science, data for COVID-19 safety decisions
Chancellor: 'Our North Star is the safety of our students, faculty and staff on campus.'
Jul 30, 2021
![From left, Kelly Cawcutt, MD, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, speak at Wednesday's forum.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Forum073021.jpg)
Dr. Are joins National Cancer Institute advisory board
The board advises the NCI on matters concerning scientific program policy and research.
Jul 29, 2021
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