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health21 days ago•6 min saved

Egg sandwiches and PPE: Inside a 40-day hantavirus quarantine in Omaha

Passengers from a cruise ship exposed to hantavirus are in a federally funded quarantine unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha for up to 40 days. They receive meals from a numbered daily menu, undergo regular temperature checks with staff in protective gear, and cope with extended isolation while staying in touch with loved ones; some travelers have been moved to other biocontainment facilities and a doctor from the voyage tested positive.

via BBC|

#biocontainment #hantavirus #health

lawsuit2 years ago•4 min saved

Legal Battle Erupts Over Trans Teen's Controversial Surgery at UNMC

A lawsuit has been filed against the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine, alleging negligence and lack of informed consent, after a 16-year-old trans male had both breasts removed in 2018. The lawsuit claims that medical personnel did not explore alternative treatments and rushed the patient into surgery. It also alleges that the doctors used misleading descriptions, violated consumer protection laws, and breached the standard of care. The lawsuit seeks damages based on evidence of negligence and lack of informed consent. The patient, who no longer identifies as male, claims to have been influenced by social media and suffered from psychosocial comorbidities.

via WOWT|

#lack-of-informed-consent #lawsuit #nebraska-medicine

health2 years ago•2 min saved

UNMC Drops COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Employees and Students

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and its clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, are no longer requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for students and staff, although they still strongly encourage vaccination. The change does not apply to all clinical sites, which may have specific vaccine requirements.

via KETV Omaha|

#covid-19-vaccine #employment #enrollment