Karen Burbach
A note concerning possible insurance changes
The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians are moving ahead with plans to terminate contracts with UnitedHealthcare. Letters notifying patients and families of the likely change are being mailed this week. The termination will take effect on Jan. 1, 2008.
Aug 20, 2007
Innovation week activities kick off today
UNeMed’s Innovation Week activities start today at 11 a.m. in the Eppley Science Hall, Room 3010 with a lunch and learn presentation from small business technology transfer consultant Jean Waters.
Aug 20, 2007
New vascular center provides streamlined care
Maybe it’s chronic chest pain or a throbbing sensation in the legs. Individuals suffering the effects of vascular disease are finding the expertise they need in the vascular center at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.
Aug 17, 2007
The College of Nursing turns 90 — looking back with Dr. Lindsey
Six deans have led the College since 1917. This is the second in a series of three stories featuring the most recent deans as they share their reflections on the occasion of the college’s 90th Anniversary. Today, we look back with Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., professor emeritus and dean emeritus of the UNMC College of Nursing, who served as dean from 1995 to 2003.
Aug 16, 2007
What’s in your backpack? Lunch box? Sports bag?
More than 50 percent of the calls to the Nebraska Regional Poison Center involve medications. Every year the poison center gets calls from schools and daycare centers about medication being found on floors, in diaper bags or being shared among students.
Aug 16, 2007
Dr. Meyer named to Leadership Omaha class
Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., associate dean of the UNMC School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), has been named to Leadership Omaha’s 30th class.
Aug 15, 2007
UNeMed celebrates Innovation Week with activities, awards
Beginning Aug. 20, UNeMed has planned a series of activities to highlight Innovation Week and assist individuals in moving novel discoveries from the lab to the marketplace.
Aug 15, 2007
Strategic plan booklet available online
An eight-page booklet highlighting UNMC’s 2007-2010 Strategic Plan is now available on the UNMC Intranet (info.unmc.edu).
Aug 14, 2007
Big steps toward wellness
Has the UNMC 1 Million Step Challenge prompted a major life change for you or someone you know?
Aug 14, 2007
Spotlight on innovation – Meet Janina Baranowska-Kortylewicz, Ph.D.
On Aug. 23, UNMC scientists will be recognized for their groundbreaking research at UNeMed’s 2007 Innovation Awards. This is the fifth in a series of profiles spotlighting these remarkable scientists.
Aug 13, 2007