MMI Monthly

Updates from the Munroe-Meyer Institute | January 16, 2024

MMI Voices: How caregivers can manage their mental health

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, it is important that parents are aware and take care of their mental health, as caregivers' mental health has an impact on the mental, physical, behavioral and academic well-being of their children.

Chancellor's forum highlights Munroe-Meyer Institute

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, also discussed UNMC's community engagement efforts and updates from around UNMC.

New year brings leadership changes to MMI

As 2025 begins, familiar faces will take on new responsibilities across the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Celebration of Excellence slated for Feb. 21

The event, held at the Scott Conference Center on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus, honors outstanding achievement during the past year at the institute.

Rec therapy winter camp is happy place for campers, staff

This year’s recreational therapy winter camp drew more than 130 campers across all sessions. Camper-volunteer duos rotated through activities, including art, cooking, sports and swimming.

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Occupational therapy's new winter camps prove popular

This was the first year the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy has offered camp sessions over winter break. The department has offered similar summer sessions for the past three years.

Dr. Mirnics ranks among most cited researachers

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, was identified as among the top 2% of researchers in the world in their fields, according to a Stanford University study.

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Penguin Palooza back for second year

Penguins of all ages are welcome to celebrate winter at the Munroe-Meyer Institute during the second annual Penguin Palooza. The event, which is free and open to everyone, is slated for Feb. 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. in MMI's first floor lobby. Attendees can take part in games and crafts.

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

Link of the month

ABC News: Meet the trailblazing mom who is making life better for people with autism

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