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Hispanic Heritage Month panel explores immigration rights
The Fourth Annual Heartland Latino Leadership Conference on Nov. 6-7 offers a full complement of workshop topics that impact America’s fastest-growing minority group. Yet, perhaps the most powerful single issue affecting the Latino population in the United States involves immigration rights. The UNMC Employee Diversity Network recently sponsored a panel discussion on “Problems Facing Hispanic Immigrants – Healthcare and Education.”
Nov 5, 2003
Relationship with NAP benefits UNMC, patients with HIV/AIDS
UNMC’s strong relationship with the Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) is important to the university in several ways, the medical director of the UNMC HIV Clinic says. NAP is the beneficiary of the annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” celebration. This year’s 11th annual celebration will take place on Dec. 6. A UNMC-sponsored pre-party reception and cocktail supper will take place at the Omaha Woman’s Club, 518 38th St., beginning at 7 p.m
Nov 4, 2003
Communication skills courses offered
UNMC Human Resources is presenting two communications skills courses for employees: Command Spanish for Administrative and Office Staff and English as a Second Language.
Nov 4, 2003
UNMC/Hot 107.7 radio co-sponsored children’s event
On Halloween night, UNMC and radio station Hot 107.7 co-sponsored – Trick or Trunk – a candy giveaway that drew more than 2,000 children and parents to the Baker’s Place parking lot at 51st Street and Ames Avenue. This was the first time for such an event in North Omaha.
Nov 4, 2003
UMA provides winter health tune up
About 300 adults and children received a “Winter Health Tune Up” Saturday at the University Medical Associates’ annual health screening event at Clarkson West Medical Center, 144th and Center Streets.
Nov 4, 2003
Allied Health week celebrated at UNMC
Allied Health Professions Week is being celebrated this week to honor health care providers working in the more than 80 allied health professions.
Nov 4, 2003
Employees have time to return SimplyWell sign-up cards
The data obtained from the health screenings of a new campus wellness program will help to guide future employee wellness efforts, says Jayme Nekuda, UNMC’s manager of health promotion. The SimplyWell program is free to UNMC employees who participate in UNMC’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical insurance plan. Employees may still enroll by returning their sign-up cards to the SimplyWell office.
Nov 3, 2003
Mayor to address concerns at Nov. 5 town hall meeting
Mayor Mike Fahey will host a town hall meeting Nov. 5 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Field Club of Omaha, Inc., clubhouse, 3615 Woolworth Ave. He will address concerns presented by residents at previous Destination Midtown meetings.
Nov 3, 2003
AFLAC gift brightens experience for pediatric cancer patients
Amid the tricks of Halloween came a big treat for pediatric cancer patients and families at The Nebraska Medical Center. AFLAC presented the hospital with a $45,000 gift to help kids and their families get through a truly scary time in their lives.
Oct 31, 2003
UNMC hosts appreciation lunch for high school principals
In 2001, UNMC’s Office of Student Equity and Multicultural Affairs (OSEMA) inaugurated an appreciation lunch for the principals of schools that send six or more graduates to the incoming fall class. This year, 20 schools met this qualification.
Oct 31, 2003