Karen Burbach
Heart transplant program approved
The United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) has approved a new heart transplant program for The Nebraska Medical Center.
Feb 20, 2004
Helping a country rebuild
A UNMC contingent recently went to Kabul, Afghanistan, to help improve the educational opportunities for health care providers in the war-torn country, as well as improve the status of women. Here, Valda Ford, director of Community and Multicultural Affairs, talks about the group’s mission and why it’s important for UNMC to be involved in the rebuilding effort.
Feb 20, 2004
Third class completes Foundations for Success program
Twenty-nine office service employees graduated Feb. 3, as the third class of Foundations for Success, a career development program at UNMC. The program helps employees hone their personal and career development skills.
Feb 18, 2004
University of Nebraska health plan 2003 year-end report
On Tuesday, David Lechner, vice president for business and finance for the University of Nebraska, issued the following University of Nebraska Health Plan 2003 Year-end Report to all faculty and staff. See article for details.
Feb 18, 2004
SimplyWell results are in; incentive program to begin
Collectively, UNMC employees who are participating in the SimplyWell program could stand to increase their fitness levels and eat healthier foods.
Feb 17, 2004
A HIPAA message — Security and Patient Privacy
This week’s HIPAA message explains how “information security” pertains to the confidentiality of patient information.
Feb 17, 2004
A closer look at the Environment of Care
Campus employees, particularly those who work in the hospital or with patients, are urged to become familiar with the seven Environment of Care (EOC) areas in preparation for the medical center’s Joint Commission On Accreditation Of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) visit.
Feb 13, 2004
UNMC student works with Super Bowl champion
Nathan Breske always dreamed of playing in the National Football League, until injuries shattered that possibility. Instead, the UNMC physical therapy student chose another route to the NFL, working alongside this year’s Super Bowl champion.
Feb 13, 2004
Dr. Romberger named interim chair of internal medicine
Debra Romberger, M.D., associate professor in UNMC’s Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Section, has been named interim chairwoman for the department of internal medicine at UNMC.
Feb 12, 2004
Nominations sought for inaugural community service award for faculty
A new campus award will honor a UNMC faculty member’s service to the community.
The first-ever Spirit of Community Service Award will be presented at the 2004 Annual Faculty Meeting, which will begin at 4 p.m. on April 20 in the Durham Research Center auditorium. The Outstanding Teaching Awards will be presented at that meeting, as well.
Feb 12, 2004