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Options available to access new insurance ID card
Here are the steps to access a digital copy of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska member ID card.
Jan 5, 2024
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Health care worker wellness program launches in January
The spring cohort for the Psychological First Aid and Whole Wellness Program starts Jan. 16.
Jan 5, 2024
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UNMC for the record, Jan. 5, 2024
A grant opportunity through Women Investing in Nebraska, and food vendors for the coming week.
Jan 5, 2024
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Salonen retiring with a legacy that is unmatched
Laurie Salonen, a founder of the liver failure and transplant program, retires Friday after 38 years of service.
Jan 4, 2024
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Joseph Khoury, MD, named to global WHO leadership role
Dr. Khoury is the inaugural chair member of World Health Organization’s Classification of Tumors standing editorial board.
Jan 4, 2024
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Reminder: Chancellor’s forum is today
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined by Vice Chancellor Anne Barnes and Associate Vice Chancellor Jane Meza, PhD.
Jan 4, 2024
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UNMC business apps to undergo major platform change
Affected systems will be offline Friday, Jan. 12, at 5 p.m. through Monday, Jan. 15, at 8 a.m.
Jan 4, 2024
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Nominations for Gold Humanism award due Jan. 17
Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award recognizes UNMC College of Medicine faculty members.
Jan 4, 2024
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Upcoming Breakthrough Thinking sessions to focus on innovation
A session on Jan. 8 will feature Arlen Meyers, MD, and another on Jan. 10 features Anthony Chang, MD.
Jan 3, 2024
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Med center’s MLK Day event scheduled for Jan. 15
The event, held in person and virtually, features speaker Walter Vincent Brooks and announcement of the Unsung Hero Award.
Jan 3, 2024
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