Karen Burbach
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
Legislators approve budget bill
The University of Nebraska’s state general fund would be reduced by 4.7 percent, if bills passed Tuesday by the Nebraska Legislature become law.
May 23, 2003
Parking structure celebration today
UNMC and NHS faculty, employees and students are invited to a tailgate party today to celebrate the opening of the new employee parking structure
May 22, 2003
Dr. Roche retiring from administrative role
When Edward “Ted” Roche, Ph.D., interviewed for a faculty position in the College of Pharmacy in 1966, he thought it would be a nice place to be for the next three to five years.
This academic year will be the last for Dr. Roche in administration. After 23 years as an academic administrator, Dr. Roche will return full time to the pharmaceutical sciences faculty.
May 21, 2003
Dr. Larsen among those honored as YWCA Women of Vision
A UNMC physician is one of eight Women of Vision who will be honored at the annual YWCA Omaha Tribute to Women luncheon.
Jennifer Larsen, M.D., section chief for diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism in the department of internal medicine, will be honored in the “professions” category. The luncheon will begin at noon on Tuesday, June 10, in the Palace Ballroom at the Holiday Inn Central, 72nd and Grover streets.
May 20, 2003