Kelsey Kirk

New signage installed to ease wayfinding

New signage at the Munroe-Meyer Institute is designed to help clients and guests better navigate the building. Three exterior doors now boast vinyl signs displaying names, hours and directions to find other entrances. Each entrance also features letters for easy wayfinding — A at the main entrance, B at the recreation therapy entrance, C at […]

Oct 13, 2026

New signage was installed at MMI's entrances to help guests navigate the building.

Pediatricians now seeing patients at MMI

Clinical services, including well check visits, sick visits and physicals, are available for patients up to 21 years old.

Oct 13, 2026

Adanda Chuku, MD, and Brittni Herrera, MD, are now treating patients at MMI.

Dr. Blackford to receive Outstanding Woman in STEM award

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, has been a longtime supporter of Nebraska Women in STEM and a frequent conference attendee. At an award ceremony later this month, Dr. Blackford will be recognized with the organization’s top honor — Outstanding Woman in STEM.

Oct 9, 2026

Jennifer Blackford, PhD

Making the most of school lunchtime

In the MMI Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program, we spend many summer visits helping families prepare for successful school lunches. Here are some tips to make school lunch feel less overwhelming.

Oct 9, 2026

Rachel Knight, PhD

MMI celebrates five years on Pine Street

The Munroe-Meyer Institute celebrated five years in its space at 6902 Pine St. by showcasing different departments and programs at a family friendly event.

Oct 6, 2026

A young visitor tries out a virtual reality headset in the Munroe-Meyer Institute lobby during the High 5 event.

Helping youth cope after a difficult life event

The silver lining throughout many traumatic events is that children and their caregivers are incredibly resilient. Small but impactful steps taken at home can help children cope after a difficult life experience.

Sep 10, 2026

Hanna Grandgenett, PhD

MMI offered temporary space to Olson Center colleagues

For several weeks, colleagues from the Olson Center for Women’s Health worked from the third floor of the Munroe-Meyer Institute after a water leak damaged clinic space in the Durham Outpatient Center.

Sep 9, 2026

MMI provided 18 patient rooms and workstations to staff from the Olson Center for Women's Health.

Backpacks, school supplies given to MMI families

More than 100 local students were outfitted with new backpacks and school supplies during giveaway events hosted by MMI’s Care Coordination team.

Sep 3, 2026

School supplies were tailored to different grade levels.

Volunteers, guests welcome at MMI Trick or Treat event

Trick-or-treaters and their families can collect candy and other goodies from stations set up around the first floor of the institute.

Aug 20, 2026

A guest reaches for a piece of candy in a bowl while trick or treating at MMI.

Two MMI students recognized with fellowships

Two UNMC graduate students at the Munroe-Meyer Institute received fellowships for the 2026-27 school year.

Aug 10, 2026

Lily Calvin, left, and Marisol Loza Hernandez, right