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UNMC selects Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc. as new nursing dean; will assume post Oct. 8 pending Board of Regents approval

Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., associate dean for research for the Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing in Portland, will be appointed to serve as sixth dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing pending approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Dr. Tilden, 57, who plans to assume the […]

Jun 5, 2003

Satellite workshop to explore ‘life cycle’ of grant budgets

UNMC grant administrators and support staff are being encouraged to attend a satellite workshop that will help explain regulations affecting research and the issues relevant to compliance.

Jun 4, 2003

More than 450 attend Cattlemen’s Ball near Ashland

There wasn’t supposed to be a Cattlemen’s Ball in 2003. However, tell that to the farmers and ranchers of Nebraska. More than 450 people attended the ball on Saturday.

Jun 4, 2003

UNMC College of Nursing reaches coveted position in national research rankings

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing reached new heights in federally funded research when it recently placed 21st in the research rankings of National Institutes of Health. Research provides the potential for saving lives and improving health, provides institutions with more resources and recognition, helps recruit talented faculty and students, and increases […]

Jun 4, 2003

Thank you — a HIPAA message

HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. As part of our continuing efforts to educate employees, these HIPAA-related messages will be distributed the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, beginning next week.
Today’s HIPAA message is about UNMC/NHS compliance with HIPAA.

Jun 3, 2003

CCE construction will close intersection, affect other areas

Construction on the new Center for Clinical Excellence (CCE) has begun. In the coming weeks and months, more construction activity will take place.
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, the intersection of 44th Street and Dewey Avenue will be closed until further notice. (Click on headline for further details).

Jun 3, 2003

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

New document makes reporting inventions easier for UNMC personnel

The UNMC Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has designed a New Invention Notification Form, which makes it easier for UNMC faculty and staff to report their inventions to the IPO.

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

UNMC College of Nursing health services for underserved rural, urban Nebraskans celebrate milestone, 10th anniversary

The 10th anniversary of the UNMC College of Nursings two nurse-managed community health centers is a celebration not only of improved health of thousands and those whose lives have been saved, but also making it against the odds. The college is celebrating 10 years of service of its Cosmopolitan-UNMC College of Nursing Mobile Nursing Center […]

Jun 2, 2003