Category: Clinical Laboratory Science
By proclamation: April 14—20 is SHARING Clinic Week in NE
At the capitol building in Lincoln, yesterday, April 10, 2013, Governor Heineman proclaimed April 14-20 as SHARING Clinic Week in Nebraska.
Apr 11, 2013
SHARING Clinics Week
On April 10th at 10:30am at a proclamation ceremony, Governor Heineman will declare the week of April 15th “UNMC SHARING Clinics Week” in Nebraska. Ricki Otten, from CLS, will attend along with students, Kari Echtenkamp and Laura Espejel. Those in attendance will get their picture taken with the governor. Also, a SHARING the Vision conference […]
Apr 1, 2013
Creating a Culture of Wellness in Healthcare Settings Conference
Newsletter Article from the NE Dept of Health & Human Services – The Lied Lodge in Nebraska City is the site for an innovative conference on May 17 and 18 designed to aid physicians and clinical staff in enhancing their own wellness and their clinics’ workplace wellness. The conference will be lively and interactive, with […]
Mar 8, 2013
Up and at ‘em: a reflection and review
Sick of sitting? Two years ago, I was. Literally. Too much sitting can make you sick and I was feeling it – back pain, fatigue, poor circulation, weight gain, just to name a few symptoms. My job, though, requires me to spend about 90% of my time in front of a computer, so I looked […]
Feb 21, 2013
A couple o' things
Reminder: Ten days (counting today) left to wear jeans and support the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities. See Fran (BTH 3013M) to buy stickers – $1/day. In case you missed it in UNMC Today this morning, our PT students play with a purpose…
Feb 12, 2013
Denim for Disabilities
From January 28 to February 25, 2013, employees can purchase a “Denim for Disabilities” sticker for $1 and wear jeans to work for that day (if allowed in their department). Folks in allied health can purchase a denim sticker from Fran Higgins – BTH 3013M. Checks should be made payable to Meyer Foundation for Disabilities. […]
Jan 28, 2013
Congratulations to CLS students Kari Echtenkamp and Laura Espejel
Congratulations to Kari Echtenkamp and Laura Espejel on their successful oral presentation, “Benefits of Having an On-Site Laboratory at the Sharing Clinic,” at the Society of Student-Run Free Clinics conference in San Antonio, Texas this past weekend. Their 30-minute presentation was well attended and generated lots of activity and questions, not only immediately after their […]
Jan 28, 2013
Karen Honeycutt, new Director of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program
Karen Honeycutt, M.Ed., MLS(ASCP)CMSMCM will assume the role of new director of the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program on February 2, 2013. She has been a valuable member of the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) CLS faculty for many years and most recently has served as the Associate Program Director. In 1996, Ms. Honeycutt […]
Jan 17, 2013
Improving your wellness? Tri Exercise.
TriExercise is kicking-off a new season on Thursday, January 31 at noon in the Olson Center Classroom! Lenice Hogan, stroke survivor and marathon runner, will motivate us with her personal story of survival and victory! We’ll learn how running has saved her life and how it can improve yours! Invite your co-workers and bring your […]
Jan 10, 2013
Tammy O’Donnell earns Vital Pin
Congratulations to Tammy O’Donnell in CLS for being the second person in allied health to receive a Vital Pin because she earned six Thank ‘U’ awards for a particular brand value. In Tammy’s case, it was for being a Vital Team member.
Dec 11, 2012
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