Karen Burbach
New nursing dean visits Kearney, Scottsbluff
In just her second week as the new dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., traveled to Scottsbluff and Kearney. Her goal was to listen to citizens; visit UNMC nursing campuses; meet with faculty, staff and students; visit with hospital leaders; and emphasize UNMC’s commitment to the state’s rural areas.
Oct 28, 2003
UNMC tackles health disparities in Omaha
Disparities in health are not black and white. Studies show major differences in health-care outcomes are based on socio-economic status, ethnicity, geography, age and education, as well as biases, prejudice and stereotypes. Click to read about efforts to eliminate health disparities in Omaha and to find out what they look like.
Oct 28, 2003
University of Nebraska named finalist for Homeland Security center
The University of Nebraska has been named one of four finalists for a university-based Department of Homeland Security (DHS) research center related to the economic consequences of terrorism.
Oct 28, 2003
Reach to Recovery helps breast cancer patients
When Alice Bernhards was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 1/2 years ago, she didn’t know about a volunteer program designed to help people cope with the disease. Today, Bernhards volunteers for the American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery program.
Oct 27, 2003
Panowicz honored with Light of Wellness Award
A year ago, when Dorothy Panowicz would return to the UNMC Administration Building from a meeting at Wittson Hall, the uphill walk left her winded. Today, a few months after smoking her last cigarette, the Business and Finance staff assistant makes the climb with ease. She was one of 11 Omaha-area people honored last week with the William M. Kizer Light of Wellness Award, presented by the Wellness Council of the Midlands.
Oct 23, 2003
SimplyWell program to begin at UNMC
A new workplace wellness program at UNMC will begin soon, and sign-up cards will be mailed to eligible employees this week. The SimplyWell program is free to employees. See article for more details, including a letter from UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D.
Oct 23, 2003
Oct. 30 blood drive extended by an hour
Next Thursday’s UNMC campus blood drive has been extended for another hour because employees and students have given such a positive response.
Oct 23, 2003
Events raise money for Liz’s Legacy, cancer research
Approximately $20,000 was raised Oct. 9-10, in honor of Liz Karnes, to advance cancer research and care at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. See story to learn about the pediatric oncology patients who amazed some college hockey players.
Oct 22, 2003
“Night of a Thousand Stars” set for Dec. 6
The 11th annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” will shine in Omaha on Saturday, Dec. 6, and the UNMC HIV Team and Stars Committee hope that a record number of people will illuminate the Omaha Woman’s Club to begin their evening of celebration.
Oct 21, 2003
Securing Lotus Notes Web access
In order to provide more secure Lotus Notes Web Access, UNMC will be implementing SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) for Web access to the Lotus Notes e-mail servers. ITS plans to implement this early Wednesday, Oct. 22. See article for details.
Oct 21, 2003