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Omahans invited to April 29 forum to learn about UNMC’s impact, budget cuts, give feedback to Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center invites Omahans to attend a forum Tuesday, April 29, presented by Harold M. Maurer, M.D., chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The forum, which will begin at 6:30 p.m., will be held in the Westside Community Conference Center Lighthouse Room, 3534 S. 108th St. The purpose of […]

Apr 23, 2003

Scottsbluff, Grand Island, Norfolk, Lincoln to be sites of bioterrorism symposiums in May, June

Two-day bioterrorism symposiums have been scheduled for across Nebraska to help educate health-care providers and first responders on bioterrorism-related illnesses and their treatments. The symposia are being sponsored by the Nebraska Bioterrorism Education Consortium and coordinated by the University of Nebraska Medical Center Rural Health Education Network (RHEN). General sessions will include: a state of […]

Apr 23, 2003

Congressman Lee Terry visits campus

U.S. Rep. Lee Terry was at UNMC Thursday to tour several areas of campus and meet with campus leaders.

Apr 22, 2003

Night at the Joslyn May 4 — RSVP by April 25

UNMC/NHS/UMA employees and a guest are invited to a “Night at the Joslyn” Art Museum Sunday, May 4. See story for details.

Apr 22, 2003

Dealing with complaints — 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 mesage answers what to do if a patient believes their confidentiality has been breached, or their privacy rights have been violated.

Apr 22, 2003

UNMC/NHS seminar explores integrative medicine

“The Hidden Wisdom of Integrative Medicine,” a two-day conference exploring complementary and alternative medicine, will be April 25-26, at the Embassy Suites-Old Market Hotel, 555 S. 10th St., Omaha.

Apr 22, 2003

Nursing’s West Nebraska Division plans asthma awareness event

The UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff and community partners will hold the Third Annual Asthma Awareness event Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which is open to the public, will offer free asthma screenings and education at the Monument Mall in Scottsbluff, 2302 Frontage Road.

Apr 21, 2003

Children collect Easter eggs

Thirteen children dashed about the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium Friday in search of colored Easter eggs. The hunt was organized by the Mothers of Young Children group, which developed out of the Faculty Women’s Club.

Apr 21, 2003

Employees urged to use desk side recycling containers

UNMC/NHS/UMA employees are urged to use their desk side recycling containers to ensure that materials are treated in a secure and confidential manner.

Apr 21, 2003

Dentistry provides anatomy lessons to 700 high school students

Stanton Harn, Ph.D., has been providing educational experiences for Nebraska high school students for so long that many have become students in his UNMC College of Dentistry classes. For the past 25 years, students taking anatomy and physiology classes have traveled to the UNMC College of Dentistry to add another dimension to their learning by viewing human cadavers.

Apr 18, 2003