Wellness
Wellness Wednesday — UNO adviser back on campus Nov. 24 and Dec. 16
An University of Nebraska at Omaha adviser will be on campus to meet with medical center employees who wish to further their education.
Nov 11, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Three to be honored by WELCOM
Three members of the medical center community will receive the Light of Wellness Award from the Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) on Thursday night.
Nov 4, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Corporate Cup recognizes medical center
The team of UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center recently was inducted into the Omaha Corporate Cup Hall of Fame.
Oct 28, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Help your friend kick the habit
In the wake of UNMC’s recent move to a Tobacco Free Campus, UNMC Today published several stories designed to help people kick the tobacco habit.
Oct 21, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – HRA and wellness benefit information
All benefits-eligible employees will soon have the opportunity to complete a Health Risk Assessment (HRA).
Oct 14, 2009
Wellness Wednesday — Name changes and the UNMC system
Name changes don’t happen very often and typically are associated with major life changes. Here is information to help the process goes smoothly.
Oct 7, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – The tobacco-free life
DeeAnn Rammers — a cashier in the College of Dentistry — quit smoking last year after 38 years. She has since seen her health greatly improve and her activity levels jump.
Sep 30, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Kicking tobacco and weight gain
“If you could not mention that in the article, I would really appreciate it.” A common refrain from some people interviewed for this series as they discussed weight they gained when they quit tobacco.
Sep 23, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Tobacco use and relapse
The first time Tom Klingemann, Pharm.D., tried to quit smoking, he learned he had to find new ways around town because he couldn’t drive by his favorite convenience store and not stop for cigarettes.
Sep 16, 2009
Wellness Wednesday — Support systems and medicine
Much has been made in recent years about the various drugs, gums and patches that help people kick tobacco. And while these products have been effective for many people, UNMC pharmacist and smoking cessation expert Tom Klingemann, Pharm.D., said they typically work best when combined with some form of counseling or support group treatment.
Sep 9, 2009