Kelsey Kirk

GoBabyGo! Nebraska! Expanding play and mobility for children

At the Munroe-Meyer Institute, our GoBabyGo! Nebraska! program continues to provide play, peer interaction and self-directed mobility to children with mobility challenges through customized ride-on toy cars.

Sep 4, 2025

Andrea Cunha, PhD, assistant professor in the MMI Physical Therapy Department; Sara Garcia, DPT, physical therapist at MMI

Virtual reality offers healthy challenge to HABIT Camp participants

A 10-day session of HABIT Camp at MMI brought an added element. Four campers participated using brain-computer interface.

Aug 27, 2025

Connor Strobel plays a virtual reality game during HABIT camp at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. The camp is designed to allow children with cerebral palsy and other conditions to work on using both hands to complete a task in the form of play.

MMI’s Lego Camp teaches motor and social skills

This was the third Lego Camp, hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Department of Occupational Therapy.

Aug 21, 2025

George Robertson decorates a makeshift riverbank with Lego creations during the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Occupational Therapy's Lego Camp.

Volunteer spots open for Trick or Treat event

Sign-ups for the Oct. 19 event are open now. Options include reserving a station to decorate and pass out candy or serving as a volunteer.

Aug 19, 2025

A bucket of candy and treats during a Munroe-Meyer Institute trick or treat event

MMI’s Camp Munroe a ‘well-oiled machine’ for summer fun

Campers look forward to busy days at Camp Munroe, packed with art, music, swimming, cooking and other activities.

Aug 19, 2025

Finn Sully, a recreational technician at MMI, sits next to Luisa Brandt, 9. The two were camp buddies for the day.

Nebraska AHEC announces 2025 graduates

The program based at UNMC prepares health professions students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas.

Aug 15, 2025

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U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer visits Munroe-Meyer Institute

The tour provided a look at services, training and research done at the institute.

Aug 12, 2025

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer chats with Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, during a July visit.

Nebraska AHEC announces 2025 graduates

Program prepares health professions students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas. 

Aug 11, 2025

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Director’s message: Mission continues to be delivering exceptional patient care

n the short time I’ve been here, it’s abundantly clear that everyone truly cares and believes in the mission. I feel very fortunate to be part of such a passionate and purpose-driven team. 

Aug 5, 2025

LuRae Croshaw, manager of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Patient Information Office

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer visits Munroe-Meyer Institute

The tour, led by Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, provided a look at services, training and research done at the institute.

Aug 1, 2025

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer chats with Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, during a July visit.