Karen Burbach
Shuttle route revised, beginning Monday
Employees who ride the campus shuttle may follow a different route to their drop-off points, beginning Monday.
(Click on headline to see map of new route).
Jun 3, 2003
Inventor Recognition Reception Set for June 10
The UNMC Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will acknowledge UNMC inventors at this year’s upcoming annual Inventors Recognition Reception. All inventors are invited to attend the reception, which will take place on June 10, 2003, in the University Hospital Private Dining Room.
Jun 3, 2003
Drakes named ‘legacy family’ at UNMC
McCook, Neb., residents Richard and Mary Lou Drake always encouraged their seven children to “aim for the top of the tree.”
The children heeded their parents’ advice and have continued to climb to life’s uppermost branches. Five of the Drake children – Cathy, Carol, Cindy, Casey and Mary Kay (Markie) – graduated with degrees from UNMC. The Drakes were recently honored as the second “legacy family” at UNMC.
Jun 2, 2003
Hundreds of employees participate in American Heart Walk
Many UNMC, NHS and UMA employees took part in the Ninth Annual Omaha-Metro American Heart Walk on May 3, which was co-sponsored by UNMC and UMA.
May 30, 2003
Legislators approve budget bill
Nebraska lawmakers overrode two vetoes pertaining to the University of Nebraska on Tuesday, meaning NU will see a 4.7 percent reduction in its state appropriation in 2003-2004.
May 30, 2003
Destination Midtown informational sessions scheduled
Harold M. Maurer, M.D., remembers well the meeting at the Omaha Chamber of Commerce.
Several presentations were taking place, all talking about renewal projects east of 24th Street and west of 72nd Street in Omaha. Dr. Maurer asked the question, “What about Midtown?”
May 30, 2003
June 12 celebration marks successful HIPAA implementation
NHS, UNMC & UMA will host a celebration on Thursday, June 12, to recognize employees for the successful implementation of HIPAA. Ice cream sandwiches will be served at the celebration, which will take place from 1-4 p.m. in the courtyard between Swanson Hall and the visitor parking structure.
May 29, 2003
Dr. Schnoes wins MMI poster contest
Connie Schnoes, Ph.D., a one-year post-doctoral psychology fellow at Munroe-Meyer Institute, was judged the winner of MMI’s Fourth Annual Poster Session, which took place May 14. Dr. Schnoes completed her Ph.D. in school psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln last August.
In all, 14 posters from graduate students were presented at the poster session. Thirteen faculty and staff posters also were presented, but those were not judged for the contest.
May 28, 2003
Open house slated for May 31 at Baker Place
As a way to show appreciation to the north Omaha community and its neighbors, UNMC, NHS and the North Omaha Community Care Council (NOCCC) will host an open house Saturday, May 31 at the University Medical Associates (UMA) Health Center, 5050 Ames Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 28, 2003
Security check — a weekly HIPAA message
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message stresses the importance of wearing identification badges.
May 27, 2003