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80 Students Receive Diplomas At UNMC
Diplomas were conferred on 80 University of Nebraska Medical Center students last week. The following is a list of graduates by college, degree and hometown: College of Nursing Post Masters Certificate in Nursing KEARNEY Tammera G. Price-Fowlkes School of Allied Health Professions Master of Physical Therapy LINCOLN Blair Loren Compton OMAHA Kevin Patrick O’Keefe […]
Aug 15, 2003
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center establishes fund to advance cancer research in honor of Liz Karnes
A fund to advance cancer research and care at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center has been established in honor of Liz Karnes, an Omaha community leader who died earlier this year after a 12-year battle with cancer. The fund called Lizs Legacy was announced this morning at an outdoor news conference […]
Aug 14, 2003
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center establishes fund to advance cancer research in honor of Liz Karnes
A fund to advance cancer research and care at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center has been established in honor of Liz Karnes, an Omaha community leader who died earlier this year after a 12-year battle with cancer. The fund called Lizs Legacy was announced this morning at an outdoor news conference […]
Aug 14, 2003
UNMC College of Nursing new specialty prepares nurses for dual role in family, mental health; will help ease health professional shortage
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing has received a $750,000 federal grant that will help ease Nebraskas shortage of rural health professionals by preparing students in the dual capacity of a family nurse practitioner and advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse. The U.S. Health and Human Services Bureau of Health Professions Division of […]
Aug 14, 2003
New specialty prepares nurses for family, mental health role
The UNMC College of Nursing has received a $750,000 federal grant that will help ease Nebraska’s shortage of rural health professionals by preparing students in the dual capacity of a family nurse practitioner and advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse.
Aug 14, 2003
College of Nursing hosts retirement party for Dr. Lindsey
More than 150 people recently attended the College of Nursing’s retirement dinner for Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., who will formally retire Oct. 7 as the college’s fifth dean.
Aug 13, 2003
Some UNMC computers infected by Blaster Worm
On Tuesday, the UNMC campus experienced workstation difficulties due to a computer virus called the Blaster Worm. Less than 10 percent of the UNMC computers were infected with this worm. ITS has been working with departmental personnel to repair infected machines. If you are still experiencing difficulties with your computer, call your computer support person or the HelpDesk at 559-7700.
Aug 13, 2003
Bioterrorism symposium to address medical management of chemical and biological casualties
Nebraskas Center for Bioterrorism Education, through a partnership with the Collaborative Training Center at Offutt Air Force Base, is offering a two-day bioterrorism symposium to provide training for military and civilian medical care providers in medical management of chemical and biological casualties. The two-day course, which has been offered across the United States, will bring […]
Aug 13, 2003
A HIPAA message — Checks and balances
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving messages the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message is about auditing access to protected health information.
Aug 12, 2003
UNMC helps sponsor health fair in south Omaha
On Aug. 16, Partnership for Wellness – a collaboration of ConAgra Foods, UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center – will sponsor this year’s largest community health fair in south Omaha.
Aug 12, 2003