While it's certainly getting people off the couch and into the community, the recent Pokemon GO craze is creating security concerns.

Pokemon GO is a mobile game that sends users out searching for animated Pokemon creatures based on GPS location. This has resulted in a few cases of people with no official business on campus (patient, family member, student or staff) going to unauthorized areas just to play the game.

To protect the privacy of our patients and to maintain a healing environment, security is asking colleagues to be watchful for potential gamers. If you see someone playing, you can ask them to leave or call Security at 402-559-5111.

Information Security has filed requests with the game's designer to remove all "PokeStops" and "Gyms" on Nebraska Medicine and UNMC property including Bellevue and Village Pointe. If you become aware of a site that needs to be removed or for questions, contact Information Security.