Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications

MMI faculty crafting online toolkit for clinicians

The project is designed to develop a decision-making manual that guides providers through selection of evidence-based practices to assess severe challenging behaviors.

Mar 4, 2024

Penguin Palooza offers break for patients, welcoming environment

Patients, families and staff members took part in games, crafts and other activities to celebrate some late-winter magic.

Mar 1, 2024

Munroe-Meyer Guild awards more than $70,000 in grant money

Three proposals from the Munroe-Meyer Institute will be funded with more than $70,000 from the Munroe-Meyer Guild.

Mar 1, 2024

New program lets young adults explore careers, gain new skills

The PAES Lab, which opened in mid-December, gives young adults the opportunity to explore various careers, including sewing, construction, business and cooking.

Feb 29, 2024

MMI recognizes outstanding staff at annual Celebration of Excellence

The Munroe-Meyer Institute recognized employees for outstanding achievement in the last year at the institute.

Feb 28, 2024

Flamingos landing on front lawns as fundraising effort

The fundraiser is a way to support inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life and bring awareness to barriers that individuals with disabilities face.

Feb 22, 2024

Craig Baker named director of MMI Department of Genetic Medicine

Craig Baker, MD, hopes to continue growing the department as its director.

Feb 19, 2024

UNMC co-sponsoring Latina Red Dress event this Saturday

Juan Santamaria, MD, is the keynote speaker at the event offering health education, with a focus on cancer, for Latina women.

Feb 9, 2024

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, promoted to fellow in ACNP

Dr. Blackford’s promotion recognizes her important scientific contributions.

Feb 8, 2024

Hispanic Little Angels celebrates the holidays with families

The event was hosted by the Family Care Enhancement Project at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, along with other community partners.

Jan 26, 2024