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