Weekly Wellness Tip: Resources for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Individuals
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The UNMC and Nebraska Medicine LGBTQ+ Employee Alliance is hosting free virtual screenings of the film "CURED" June 12-18. A panel discussion, moderated by Arthur Kornitsky, DO, an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, will be held at 6 p.m. on June 17.
"CURED" takes viewers inside the David-versus-Goliath battle that led the American Psychiatric Association to remove homosexuality from its manual of mental illnesses in 1973. The film spotlights a diverse group of activists who achieved this epic victory in the movement for LGBTQ equality.
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Tuesday, June 15
Wednesday, June 16
Thursday, June 17
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Clothing Drive Through June 25
UNMC SHARING Clinics
Tech Transfer Boot Camp
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July Blood Drives
Nebraska Summer Passport Program
UNMC Volunteer Initiatives
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Omaha Science Cafe - Pediatric/Perinatal COVID Research: 10am-11am
University of Nebraska Medical Center neonatology expert, Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, and pediatric infectious diseases expert, Kari Simonsen, MD, will explain the process by which COVID-19 vaccines are studied in the pediatric and pregnant (perinatal) populations, including any anticipated risks and benefits, as well as the projected timelines for emerging information regarding the release dates for vaccines for children under 12 years of age.
Science Café will be offered via Facebook Live and begin at 10 a.m. Viewers do not need a Facebook account to view the livestream.
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Race Conversations and the Urgency of Now: 2pm-3pm
We all know that the unconscious mind is a powerful and intrinsic force in helping to shape our overall behavior in our everyday lives. Similarly, organizations and thought leaders are beginning to appreciate and harness this deeper understanding of how our cultures help shape the automatic decisions that we make every moment of our lives and the profound impact that this phenomenon has on our personal and professional lives.
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CURED Panel Discussion: 6pm-7pm
The UNMC/Nebraska Medicine LGBTQ+ Employee Alliance invites you to a special private virtual screening of CURED. This award-winning documentary chronicles the battle waged by a small group of activists who declared war against a formidable institution — and won a crucial victory in the modern movement for LGBTQ equality. The film will be available to stream for registered participants between June 12 - June 19.
On Thursday, June 17th at 6 pm, join us for a discussion about CURED moderated by Dr. Arthur Kornitsky and featuring the film's co-director, Bennett Singer; activist and film interviewee, Rev. Magora Kennedy; retired Boston psychiatrist and film interviewee, Dr. Richard Pillard; Nebraska State Senator, Megan Hunt and UNMC Director of Inclusion and psychiatrist, Dr. Sheritta Strong.
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Clothing Drive for Lasting Hope: June 1-25
The UNMC Psychiatry Interest Group is hosting a clothing donation drive for hospitalized patients at Lasting Hope Recovery Center. They will be collecting new or gently used men and women's clothing donations from June 1-25 in Poynter Hall (4th floor break room) and the UNMC Bookstore hallway from 8am-4pm.
Items not accepted include suits, dresses, swimwear, tank tops, and items promoting violence or substance abuse.
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Applications Open for Tech Transfer Boot Camp
The 2021 Technology Transfer Boot Camp is scheduled to return as an in-person event on Aug. 16-20. Tech Transfer Boot Camp aims at scientists and students interested in what it takes to commercialize a new invention or discovery. The week-long event can also jump-start an alternate career in science as a technology transfer professional.
Anyone within the University of Nebraska system is encouraged to apply and participate free of charge, but space is limited. People who aren't affiliated with the University of Nebraska are also welcome, but will be charged $200 upon acceptance.
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UNMC SHARING Clinics
The UNMC SHARING clinics are a series of student-run free clinics that aim to serve the Omaha community while also providing valuable educational opportunities for students affiliated with Nebraska Medicine.
We at the SHARING clinics are always searching for new patients and would deeply appreciate any physician, provider, or community advocate who is willing to recommend our services to eligible patients. We feel that the SHARING clinics have only just begun to tap the surface of their potential to help serve the community, and we hope that with your help we can bring better, more accessible care to all of Omaha.
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Campus Blood Drives: July 1 and July 6
UNMC is hosting campus blood drives on Thursday, July 1st in the Center for Healthy Living gym from 8am-12pm and on Tuesday, July 6th in a bloodmobile in front of the Durham Research Towers across from the Buffett Cancer Center from 8am-1pm. Visit NCBB.org/searchdrives to schedule an appointment; use the sponsor code MSC for July 1st or sponsor code NMRT for July 6th. You can also call 402-486-9414. Masks are required at blood drives. Presenting donors will also be entered to win a $25 Casey’s gas gift card and will get a free t-shirt while supplies last!
The need for blood is constant and your donation is a life-saving gift! Please consider donating and asking others to do the same.
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Summer Passport Program with Student Senate
Take this summer to explore Nebraska with the Nebraska Passport Program! To encourage students to get out and enjoy the state, Student Senate will be offering prizes for participating. The student who acquires the most stamps will be given a $75 gift card; second and third place will be given $50 and $25 gift cards, respectively.
Passports can be requested here. Stamps can be collected May 1st to September 30th. The number of stamps you received must be submitted to Student Senate by October 6th. We will verify the number with the tourism board. Stamps can also be collected through the tourism board app if you don't feel comfortable going into a location for a physical stamp.
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Volunteer Initiatives
MUNA Box: A group led by UNMC students providing support to refugee and immigrant population by providing staple foods, education, and translation of COVID materials.
Support your NEighbor COVID-19: A group that focuses on providing support to high-risk community members, especially the elderly. Activities include picking up groceries, picking up medicine, and providing virtual companionship.
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UNMC Vitals is a weekly publication of student news & events, with a separate version for each campus and online students. If this version does not reflect your home campus, please email vitals@unmc.edu.
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
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