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Internal Medicine announces annual research awards
Five University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers will receive this year’s Internal Medicine Research Awards for outstanding achievements and research accomplishments. The research awards will be presented at a special internal medicine grand rounds on Friday, June 13, at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Jun 10, 2003
HIPAA message: Don’t Let the Bugs Out
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.
Today’s HIPAA message is about opening e-mail attachments.
Jun 10, 2003
Homeland Security official visits UNMC
A top official from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security visited UNMC on Monday, seeing firsthand a sample of the university’s expertise on bioterrorism preparedness.
Jun 10, 2003
UNMC third-quarter research grants total $12 million
UNMC received $12 million in federal research grants during the third quarter of fiscal year 2002-03. The third quarter includes the months of January, February and March. Total research funding for the year is now $38.8 million – a 9 percent increase over last year’s record-breaking $35.7 million after three quarters.
Jun 9, 2003
Forum scheduled for today
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., will host a forum at 3 p.m. today for faculty, employees and students, detailing how UNMC will address the remaining budget cuts for the upcoming fiscal year.
Jun 9, 2003
UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division, Good Samaritan Health Systems, National Alliance on Mental Illness to present mental health conference
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Kearney Division, Good Samaritan Health Systems and the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host a mental health conference, Hope Shines, June 21 and 22. The conference, which will be held at the Nebraskan Student Union at University of Nebraska-Kearney, is targeted towards mental health professionals, […]
Jun 9, 2003
66 eighth-graders from Nebraska schools attend UNMC Health/Science Meet
Sixty-six eighth-grade students from 25 schools across Nebraska attended UNMC’s 11th annual Health/Science Meet June 5-7 for an educational and fun experience. The meets goal is to inspire students, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in health care. The students qualified for the meet by submitting science projects in regional science competitions. The […]
Jun 9, 2003
MMI, Scottish Rite Foundation celebrate 25th anniversary
For 25 years, the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) and the Scottish Rite Foundation of Omaha have contributed to a partnership that has benefited many children with speech and language disorders.
The 25th anniversary of this partnership was celebrated on Thursday, at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 S.20th St.
Jun 6, 2003
Chancellor to address budget cuts at forums
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., will host two forums next week for faculty, employees and students, detailing how UNMC will address the remaining budget cuts, totaling $2 million, for the upcoming fiscal year.
Jun 6, 2003
Cardiology symposium garners strong turnout
A symposium looking at common problems in cardiology is being held today at the downtown Embassy Suites Hotel with a total of 165 health professionals from Iowa and Nebraska expected to be in attendance.
Jun 6, 2003