MMI Monthly

Updates from the Munroe-Meyer Institute | March 8, 2024

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Director's message: Routine dental care can ensure overall well-being, quality of life for MMI clients

At the clinic, we help educate both caregivers and patients about the importance of consistent oral hygiene practices, fostering a collaborative effort to ensure the overall well-being of our clients.



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Omaha man with Down syndrome leaves lasting impression on others

Justin Bainbridge, joined by his mother Kim Bainbridge, has become one of the city's most active Down syndrome self-advocates and educators.


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Flamingos landing on front lawns as fundraising effort

The fundraiser is a way to support inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life and bring awareness to barriers that individuals with disabilities face.


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Outstanding staff recognized at Celebration of Excellence

The Munroe-Meyer Institute recognized employees for their outstanding achievements during the past year at the institute. 


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Program lets young adults explore careers, build skills

The PAES Lab, which opened in mid-December, gives young adults the opportunity to explore various careers, including sewing, construction, business and cooking.


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MMI faculty crafting online toolkit for clinicians

The project is designed to develop a decision-making manual that guides providers through selection of evidence-based practices to assess severe challenging behaviors.


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Walk & Roll for Disabilities celebrates 20 years

The event, organized by the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, helps to fund such programming at MMI, including cooking club, yoga club and other recreational programs.


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Penguin Palooza offers 'welcoming environment' for patients, families, staff

Patients, families and staff members took part in games, crafts and other activities to celebrate some late-winter magic during the Penguin Palooza event.


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Munroe-Meyer Guild awards more than $70,000 in grants

The three proposals from the Munroe-Meyer Institute will be funded with more than $70,000 from the guild.


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Excellence on display in MMI's 2023 annual report

The Munroe-Meyer Institute has released its annual report, showcasing excellence across the institute’s four pillars — patient care, education, research and outreach.


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'Heart to Heart' podcast features MMI's Sydney Norton

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, speaks with Sydney Norton, a speech language pathologist at MMI's RiteCare Clinic in Hastings, Nebraska.


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Contact us


To learn more about initiatives featured in this publication, contact Community Engagement at MMICommunityEngage@unmc.edu or 402-559-9828.

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Bleacher Report: Eagles' Jason Kelce runs 5K race to support children with autism

 

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