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Researchers say music eases pain, anxiety after open-heart surgery

Researchers have found a potential way to reduce moderate to severe pain, and anxiety following open heart surgery. It may be as simple as listening to music.   In the November issue of Pain, a research team led by a University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing doctoral student, published “Sedative music reduces anxiety […]

Dec 2, 2004

Security advisory – Larceny reports on the rise

The Department of Campus Security has received numerous larceny reports from across campus over the past few weeks. The holiday season typically brings an increased level of this type of activity. Learn how to protect departmental and personal property.

Dec 1, 2004

Dr. Weis presents at the University of Turin, Italy

Andrew J. Weis, M.D., UNMC associate professor, section of cardiology, and director, Marfan Syndrome and Mitral Valve Prolapse Clinic, was honored by being invited to speak at the centuries-old University of Turin (Torino), Italy.

Dec 1, 2004

UNMC employee recognized for wellness efforts

The Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) recently honored Bonita Tompkins, an assistant in the human resources department at UNMC, with the William M. Kizer “Light of Wellness” Award, recognizing employees who have made extraordinary healthy lifestyle changes as a result of their companies’ wellness programs.

Dec 1, 2004

New UNMC compliance policies announced

Read about two new UNMC policies related to compliance.

Dec 1, 2004

UNMC cardiologist presents at the University of Turin, Italy

Andrew J. Weis, M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center associate professor, section of cardiology, and director, Marfan Syndrome and Mitral Valve Prolapse Clinic, was honored by being invited to speak at the centuries-old University of Turin (Torino), Italy. A University of Turin cardiologist had contacted Dr. Weis earlier for advice on managing a young man […]

Dec 1, 2004

UNMC employee recognized for wellness efforts

The Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) recently honored Bonita Tompkins, an assistant in the human resources department at UNMC, with the William M. Kizer “Light of Wellness” Award, recognizing employees who have made extraordinary healthy lifestyle changes as a result of their companies’ wellness programs. Tompkins was one of eight Omaha business professionals to […]

Dec 1, 2004

A HIPAA message — a breach of confidentiality

HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. This HIPAA-related message is part of UNMC’s continued effort to educate employees. Today’s HIPAA message addresses a breach of confidentiality.

Nov 30, 2004

BBC television to feature work of UNMC team

A team at the UNMC College of Pharmacy led by Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences, will be featured next year in a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) television show on malaria.

Nov 30, 2004

Nurses association honors UNMC faculty member

Carol Ott, Ph.D., associate professor, UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division, recently received the Nebraska Nurses Association Outstanding Nurse Educator Award. The award recognizes innovation and expertise in the nurse educator role.

Nov 30, 2004

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