Karen Burbach
Dr. Fayad among keynote speakers at neurology meeting
Pierre Fayad, M.D., chairman of UNMC’s department of neurological sciences, was among this year’s presenters at the American Academy of Neurology’s 55th annual meeting. Dr. Fayad presented results from the first randomized study that shows stenting is more effective than surgery for patients who were otherwise considered very high risk for standard surgery.
Apr 9, 2003
Public health emergencies — 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 explores whether disclosures can be made to public officials responding to bioterrorism or other public health emergencies.
Apr 8, 2003
Employees urged to read insurance plan info
Employees enrolled in the Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and/or dental insurance plan recently received information regarding the impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) on the University of Nebraska’s Group Health and Prescription Drug Plans. Employees are strongly urged to become familiar with these new provisions.
Apr 8, 2003
April designated National Donate Life Month
Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson recently announced that April will be observed as National Donate Life Month to help raise public awareness of the critical need for organ, tissue, marrow and blood donation. Also, this month NHS Organ Recovery Services changed its name to Donate Life Services.
Apr 4, 2003
Bresnick, former Eppley Institute director, dies
Edward Bresnick, Ph.D., director of the Eppley Institute from 1983 to 1989, died Thursday, March 27, from an apparent heart attack.
Apr 4, 2003
UNMC cessation program helps employee snuff the habit
Esther Collins smoked two packs of cigarettes for 25 years. On Wednesday, four years after quitting the addictive habit, the Business Services coordinator tested her cleared-out lungs by participating in a torch run as part of the Snuff Out Tobacco project. UNMC’s Center for Healthy Living and department of internal medicine were contributors to the campaign.
Apr 4, 2003
UNMC programs rank among the best
U.S. News &World Report has ranked four programs at UNMC among the top graduate programs in the country. See story for details.
Apr 4, 2003
Nursing faculty to present research papers, posters
Several UNMC College of Nursing faculty members will present research papers or poster presentations at the 27th annual Midwest Nursing Research Society conference April 4-7 in Grand Rapids, Mich. See story for presenters and their topics.
Apr 3, 2003
UNMC helping to define midtown area
UNMC is among a unique group of governmental, business, education, healthcare and neighborhood leaders who Tuesday announced plans to fund a planning effort that will define future development and growth for the Midtown Omaha area.
Apr 2, 2003
Chancellor: UNMC must sustain momentum through tough times
UNMC must continue to proceed with vigor on its strategic priorities, overcoming any obstacles that a sagging economy and reduced state funding may bring. That was the message Monday from UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., who addressed about 150 faculty at their annual meeting.
Apr 2, 2003