Patient Care
UNMC partners with community health providers to improve patient transitioning
One impetuses for the grant is a study by the U.S. Office of the Inspector General that cited a loss of $2.8 billion in 2014 because of poor transitions from acute care into skilled nursing facilities
Oct 31, 2016
UNMC establishes new Section of Hospital Medicine to reflect demand for hospital
University of Washington physician to lead section in continued effort for better patient outcomes
Jun 17, 2016
Scottish Rite events will support Munroe-Meyer programs
June 24 golf outing, June 26 walk will benefit children with speech, language difficulties
Jun 16, 2016
Board of Regents approve creation of UNMC Department of Dermatology
Represents first step in addressing shortage of dermatologists in Nebraska
May 31, 2016
Nebraska Medicine, UNMC offer new service for sickle cell disease patients
The medical center recently began offering the state’s first pediatric chronic red cell blood exchange in conjunction with the American Red Cross.
May 24, 2016
82-foot lighted glass tower to serve as cancer center ‘cornerstone’
Omaha artist Jun Kaneko to design Search Tower; project expected to be finished spring 2017
May 18, 2016
DHHS Medicaid Program receives federal approval to cover behavioral modification
Courtney Phillips, CEO of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, announced today the state’s Medicaid program has received federal approval to cover behavioral modification services to support the needs children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental services, and their families.
Apr 11, 2016
Exterior signage placed on Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Two large 8,000-lb. signs placed on north, south sides of building
Apr 4, 2016
