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UNMC for the record, March 7, 2025

News items on a leadership fellowship for Juan Santamaria, MD, next week’s Brain Tumor Mini Summit and street work.

Mar 7, 2025

Juan Santamaria, MD

MMI’s flocking fundraiser returns for March

The flamingoes return to raise awareness during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Mar 6, 2025

A sign and pink flamingoes help raise awareness of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

MMI gathers for ‘Celebration of Excellence’

Myrna Krohn is the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s inaugural recipient of the Community Champion Award.

Mar 6, 2025

Myrna Krohn, seated center, gathered with MMI speech therapists for a photo after the 2025 Celebration of Excellence

MMI held ‘Penguin Palooza’ in February

In its second year, the event is being embraced by the MMI community.

Mar 6, 2025

Face painting was one of the activities at the second annual Penguin Palooza at MMI.

Walk and Roll raises more than $42,000

Meyer Foundation’s annual event supports adult rec therapy programming at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Mar 6, 2025

Heidi Sommer, right, speaks to participants as Mark and Hayden Sommer and Meyer Foundation President Mary McHale look on. The Sommers were the honorary advocated family at the Walk and Roll for Disabilities on March 2.

Spring break tips for MMI families

Spring break is a time to relax. Here are some tips on making it more relaxing.

Mar 6, 2025

Amanda Zangrillo, PsyD

‘You Are a Star’ employee appreciation event is today

Giveaways, food, drinks and fun all will be at the Truhlsen Events Center.

Mar 6, 2025

A quarterly employee appreciation pop-up was held Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Center for Healthy Living. There were food trucks, carnival games, line dancing, and prizes available.

Impact in Education: Leah Stade, OTD

Dr. Stade is an assistant professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy Education, UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 6, 2025

Leah Stade, OTD

Seeing the benefits of laser vision correction procedures

Courtney Burger is seeing better than before after being the first person to enroll in a clinical trial to correct farsightedness.

Mar 6, 2025

Ronald Krueger, MD, and patient Courtney Burger

Global engagement holds International Photo Contest

Entries can be submitted online from March 7 through March 30.

Mar 6, 2025

The winning photo from the 2024 international photo contest