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UNMC, hospital to launch encrypted e-mail April 12, 2005
On Tuesday, UNMC, UMA and The Nebraska Medical Center, will launch an encrypted e-mail system within the campus electronic mail systems. The system is necessary to safeguard patient privacy and protected health information (PHI).
Apr 11, 2005
UNMC employee shares Final Four memories
Tom O’Connor of UNMC’s Public Affairs shares his personal account of his recent volunteer work at the NCAA Men’s Final Four.
Apr 11, 2005
Internationally known nutrition expert, Walter Willett, M.D., Dr.P.H., to be guest speaker at annual UNMC lecture
A nutrition expert frequently cited internationally for his expertise on foods, fats and diets, Walter Willett, M.D., Dr. P.H., will be the guest speaker at an annual lecture at UNMC. Dr. Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition and chairman of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, will present “The Metabolic […]
Apr 11, 2005
Center for Biopreparedness Education invites health professionals to April 20, 21 bioterrorism symposium in Norfolk
Health care providers and first-responders are invited to attend a two-day bioterrorism symposium in Norfolk on April 20-21, at Northeast Community College. Deadline for registration is April 13. Target audience of the symposium is emergency medical technicians, nurses, physicians, and laboratory, infection control, public health, and allied health professionals. Cost of the symposium is […]
Apr 11, 2005
Chancellor’s retreat provides campus roadmap
Building a world-class academic health sciences center doesn’t happen overnight. Nor does it happen single-handedly. The goal requires commitment, vision and a detailed roadmap. For the past seven years, UNMC’s leaders have pursued excellence via strategies discussed at the Chancellor’s Annual Strategic Planning Retreat, a day designed to outline the campus’ direction for the next three years.
Apr 8, 2005
Family overwhelmed by donations for cancer research
On Sunday, Brian Brownrigg, his sister Kate Brownrigg, and cousin, Carolyn McMannama will run their first marathons — 26.2 miles — in the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon in St. Louis, Mo. The cause: to raise money for cancer research in honor of a family member, Betsy Brownrigg, and others battling ovarian cancer. The funds raised will benefit Liz’s Legacy.
Apr 8, 2005
UNMC’s Rural Health Education Network, Nebraska Area Health Education Centers award 27 small community grants
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has awarded 27 small community grants to fund projects aimed at improving community health and introducing Nebraska youth to health care careers. The grants were awarded through UNMC’s Rural Health Education Network (RHEN) Office, the Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center (CN-AHEC), and the Northern Nebraska Area Health Education […]
Apr 8, 2005
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center to host administrative forum
The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center has been selected to host the Cancer Centers Administrators’ Forum (CCAF), April 10-12. The CCAF consists of senior-level cancer center administrators and has representatives from all of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers, as well as other reputable centers reaching for NCI designation.
Apr 7, 2005
Three Omahans to run first marathon at Spirit of St. Louis Marathon in honor of family member with ovarian cancer, raise money for cancer research
They asked their family and friends for help in raising $1,000. They’ve raised more than $5,352.20 and donations are still coming in. This Sunday, Brian Brownrigg, his sister Kate Brownrigg, and cousin, Carolyn McMannama, will run their first marathons — 26.2 miles — in the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon in St. Louis, Mo. […]
Apr 7, 2005
Campus Security to change uniform patches
Campus security uniforms soon will be displaying a new uniform patch, said Sgt. Jeff Ebel, security uniform/equipment coordinator.
Apr 7, 2005