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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
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
UNMC exceeds its 2004 United Way goal
UNMC employees contributed $121,128 to this year’s United Way of the Midlands campaign, exceeding the campus goal of $120,000.
Nov 29, 2004
UNMC Kearney Division nursing faculty receives Nebraska Nurses Association Outstanding Nurse Educator Award
Carol Ott, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center 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. “It is a great honor to be nominated by nursing colleagues in District I of NNA. They all […]
Nov 29, 2004
UNMC exceeds its 2004 United Way goal
University of Nebraska Medical Center employees contributed $121,128 to this year’s United Way of the Midlands campaign, exceeding the campus goal of $120,000. “The faculty and staff at UNMC gave very generously this fall,” said Andy Kammerer, campaign division director at United Way of the Midlands. “They can and should be proud of their contribution, […]
Nov 29, 2004
2004 international photo contest winners announced
Byers Shaw Jr., M.D., UNMC professor of surgery and chief of surgery at The Nebraska Medical Center, is the grand prize-winner in the fourth annual International Photography Contest, sponsored by UNMC International Studies and Programs. Click to view the winning photos.
Nov 24, 2004