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Teaching family medicine in a rural setting
For more than 20 years, Steven Senseney, M.D., has been teaching UNMC medical students at all levels at the Cherry County Clinic and Hospital in Valentine, Neb. Dr. Senseney is a Volunteer Faculty of the Month award recipient.
Jan 28, 2003
Honoring the donor’s decision
As it stands now in Nebraska, someone who wants to donate their organs and tissue must sign a donor card or drivers’ license and tell their family about their wishes. It is then up to the grieving family to decide whether to go ahead with the donation. A bill before the Nebraska Legislature would change that process by honoring the donor’s signature.
Jan 24, 2003
UNMC cardiologist shares family legacy with MLK speaker
When UNMC cardiologist Scott Shurmur, M.D., read the name of the 2003 NHS/UNMC Martin Luther King Day speaker — Diane Ariza, Ph.D. — it didn’t ring a bell. But the name of her college — Albion College in Albion, Mich. — brought a flood of memories.
Jan 24, 2003
UNMC invites Nebraskans to free health education series on smallpox; Feb. 13, 20, 27, to learn about smallpox, vaccine, ethical, social issues
The University of Nebraska Medical Center invites Nebraskans to attend a free health educational series on smallpox, titled, Smallpox: What You Need to Know, on Thursdays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CST). During the series, Nebraskans will learn about smallpox, the social and ethical issues, the risks involved in the […]
Jan 24, 2003
Nominations invited for Outstanding Teacher Awards
UNMC students and faculty may submit nominations for the 2002-2003 UNMC Outstanding Teacher Awards. Nomination forms and selection criteria are available from the Office of the Faculty Senate. See story for details.
Jan 23, 2003
HIPAA training requirements impact all employees
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) impacts all UNMC employees. This federal mandate must be implemented by April 14. See story to find out how to comply with HIPAA training.
Jan 23, 2003
Senior ASSIST receives grant
Allowing elderly patients who come to UNMC/NHS to remain independent members of their communities is the focus of a recently awarded three-year, $180,000 grant from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund.
Jan 22, 2003
Organizations, individuals asked to nominate women of color for event to honor outstanding contributions in business, education, volunteerism
Organizations and individuals are being asked to consider nominating Omaha area women of color for awards that will recognize outstanding contributions in four categories: business/entrepreneur, education, professional volunteer, and youth. Nomination forms are due by Feb. 27. Award recipients will be honored at the first University of Nebraska at Omaha Women of Color Awards Luncheon […]
Jan 22, 2003
Leave a message — 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 addresses whether a health care provider can leave messages for a patient at his home.
Jan 21, 2003
Nominations for women of color are being taken
Organizations and individuals are being asked to consider nominating Omaha area women of color for awards that will recognize outstanding contributions in four categories: business/entrepreneur, education, professional volunteer, and youth. Nomination forms are due by Feb. 15.
Jan 21, 2003