Karen Burbach
MPH program continues to build, seeks new director
For the past three years, university officials have laid the foundation for the UNMC and University of Nebraska at Omaha Master of Public Health Program. In May, their efforts were rewarded when the program received national accreditation. Now, campus officials are searching for a new director to further develop the program.
Nov 12, 2004
SimplyWell health screening schedule
All eligible UNMC and University Medical Associates employees are encouraged to enroll in SimplyWell, a wellness pilot program, prior to Wednesday, Nov. 24, in order to attend the last scheduled health screening on Nov. 30. Click for the complete schedule of November health screenings.
Nov 12, 2004
2005 Student Senate election results
Nicholas Behrendt, a third-year medical student, will serve as the 2005 UNMC Student Senate president and student regent. Michael Chapman, also a third-year medical student, will serve as vice president.
Nov 12, 2004
Pharmacy students honor veterans
Patriotic letters from UNMC College of Pharmacy students fill a hallway at the Thomas Fitzgerald Veterans’ Home in Omaha. Members of the UNMC Academy of Student Pharmacists spent Monday writing nearly 50 letters thanking the home’s veterans for their military service and sacrifice. The letters are on display today as the nation honors America’s 25 million living veterans on this 51st annual Veterans Day.
Nov 11, 2004
An IRB message — who’s who in regulatory affairs
Continuing education of the research community is a very important function of the UNMC Institutional Review Board (IRB). Once a month, topics of interest will appear in the UNMC Today. Today you will meet the staff in the Office of Regulatory Affairs.
Nov 10, 2004
Two physicians appointed to administrative positions
Two UNMC physicians have been appointed to administrative positions within the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine. Tim McCashland, M.D., has been named the medical director of liver transplantation, and Mark Mailliard, M.D., has been appointed the interim chief of the section of gastroenterology and hepatology. Drs. McCashland and Mailliard assumed their new roles Sept. 1 when Michael Sorrell, M.D., stepped down from his administrative duties. Dr. Sorrell will continue to treat patients in his general practice.
Nov 10, 2004
Student Senate elections Nov. 9-10
UNMC students will be casting their ballot this week for Student Senate president, vice president and senators from the various colleges.
Nov 8, 2004
2005 NU Flex re-enrollment coming soon
On or about Nov. 15, UNMC employees will receive the NU Flex 2005 change forms and informational packets for insurance coverage changes and re-enrollment in the health and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
Nov 5, 2004
University president meets with UNMC Faculty Senate
James B. Milliken, J.D., stood near the doorway, greeting each person as they entered the room for the 5 p.m. UNMC Faculty Senate meeting. Read about the 45-minute discussion the new University of Nebraska President had Monday with the senate.
Nov 5, 2004
Night of 1,000 Stars set for Dec. 4
If you want to “get down tonight” and “shake, shake, shake your booty,” all while benefiting the Nebraska AIDS Project, then this year’s disco-themed “Night of A Thousand Stars” is for you.
Nov 4, 2004