Munroe-Meyer Institute

Director’s message: Excited for summer camp season

Preparations are nearing completion as Camp Munroe readies for a new summer season.

Jun 2, 2022

Carly De Bruin

Inaugural Health and Wellness Day a success

MMI hosted Westside School District transition students for May event.

Jun 2, 2022

MMI's Jacqueline Hankins-Berry works with a student during the Health and Wellness Event.

Demolition at former MMI, J.P. Lord starts this week

The vacant buildings are located south of Farnam Street, between 44th Street and Saddle Creek Road.

May 31, 2022

Demolition crews will begin with the exterior of the J.P. Lord building.

Munroe-Meyer Guild’s Garden Walk set for June 12

Attendees will tour six Omaha area gardens during the rain-or-shine event, which raises funds to support the Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC.

May 31, 2022

Munroe-Meyer Guild’s Garden Walk set for June 12

Tickets now are available for 53rd annual event.

May 26, 2022

UNMC for the record, May 13, 2022

Mini-science fair held this evening, retirements announced, CT contrast media supply is stable and this week’s food truck schedule.

May 13, 2022

Nebraska dietitians honor MMI’s Amy Drayton, PhD

Award recognizes Dr. Drayton for fostering dietitian involvement in programs and multidisciplinary professional teams at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

May 5, 2022

From left, Amy Drayton, PhD, and registered dietitians Amy Volkman and Laura Koch

MMI’s Dr. Mirnics named to new national advisory committee

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, has been named to the newly formed National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters.

May 3, 2022

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD

Therapy dogs return to the Munroe-Meyer Institute

Love on a Leash greeted with enthusiasm by MMI staff, clients and families.

May 2, 2022

Josie and MMI's Emily Ziskovsky share a laugh during the recent visit by Love on a Leash.

Director’s column: MMI and home

Soon to arrive at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, the new director of the integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders explores the definitions of ‘home.’

May 2, 2022

Alice Shillingsburg, PhD