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Upgrades planned for Nebraska Public Health Lab at UNMC
Last year, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services System received $9,722,687, part of which was allocated to its Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) at UNMC for expansion and state-of-the-art equipment.
Apr 11, 2003
Photographer, alumnus donates photos to College of Pharmacy
Dale Graham, a well-known nature photographer and an alumnus of the University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy, has donated a series of his photographs for permanent display in the college.
Apr 11, 2003
UNMC College of Nursing researchers to study new approaches to reduce fatigue, a long ignored side effect of breast cancer treatment
Fatigue, the most common and distressing side effect reported by patients receiving chemotherapy, has long been accepted by health professionals and patients alike as a side effect of treatment. But researchers say the problem, which may continue after treatment, has long been ignored because of the perception that no effective treatments are available. Fatigue is […]
Apr 11, 2003
MMI’s second annual “Arts for Hearts” benefit May 8-9
The Second Annual “Arts for Hearts” benefit art show will be Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Durham Outpatient Center’s second floor atrium. Sponsored by the C. Louis Meyer Foundation, proceeds will be used to establish an endowment for recreation programs that serve adults with developmental disabilities at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation.
Apr 10, 2003
UNMC Olson Center for Women’s Health invites women, men to attend seminar on Making Sense of Midlife Changes’ May 8 at Omaha Marriott Regency
The Olson Center for Womens Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center invites the public to a seminar on menopause titled, Making Sense of Midlife Changes, on Thursday, May 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Omaha Marriott in Regency, 10220 Regency Circle. The seminar will include dinner and keynote speaker Terri Malucci, […]
Apr 10, 2003
UNMC neurologist helps lead study comparing stenting vs. surgery
On April 2, Pierre Fayad, M.D., chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Centers department of neurological sciences, 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. Dr. Fayad was among this years presenters at the American […]
Apr 10, 2003
Connecting Swanson Hall, Durham Research Center
Construction workers Saturday installed the 88-foot long, center section of a skywalk that will connect Swanson Hall and the new Durham Research Center. Click for photos.
Apr 9, 2003
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