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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
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
UNMC to implement workplace wellness program
With health-care costs rising at an alarming rate, the timing has never been better for creative solutions to help stem the tide. One such solution is implementing a formalized University of Nebraska workplace wellness program at UNMC. On Saturday, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved UNMC as a pilot site for Simply Well, a program piloted by The Nebraska Medical Center’s Center for Occupational Health.
Aug 12, 2003
Dr. Molvar receives August Gold ‘U’ Award
Whether climbing Mt. Rainier or helping develop procedures to assure patient confidentiality, Michael Molvar, D.D.S., believes in taking it one careful step at a time. It’s the same attitude he applies to his varied responsibilities as assistant dean and quality officer at the UNMC College of Dentistry.
Aug 11, 2003
Silver ‘U’ recipients for August announced
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Aug 11, 2003
2003 Health Professions Tracking Center directories available
The 2003 Health Professions Tracking Center directory has a new look and an easier-to-use layout, but it continues to offer the same great information regarding Nebraska and Western Iowa health-care professionals, the HPTC director says. See story for purchase information.
Aug 8, 2003
MMI’s “Arts for Hearts” benefit raises more than $3,000
The second annual “Arts for Hearts” benefit raised more than $3,000 in funds for UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute recreational therapy department.
Aug 8, 2003