The Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force is offering free at-home FIT kits (Fecal Immunochemical Test). Throughout March and April, eligible Nebraska residents ages 45-74 can receive screening kits. Simple and convenient, FIT kits let you screen for colorectal cancer from the comfort of your home. If you're due for screening, don't wait! Visit coloncancertaskforce.org/get-screened […]

Thursday, March 12th | 1:00 PM 382 Grace St, Harrison, NE Nebraska Extension is offering private pesticide applicator certification and recertification training for farmers and ranchers who apply restricted-use pesticides in agricultural production. Attendees can obtain or renew their three-year license through this in-person session. The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Community Outreach and […]

Thursday, March 19th | 1:00 PM Panhandle Research Extension Education Center, Scottsbluff, NE Nebraska Extension is offering private pesticide applicator certification and recertification training for farmers and ranchers who apply restricted-use pesticides in agricultural production. Attendees can obtain or renew their three-year license through this in-person session. The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Community […]

Saturday, March 21st | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Clair Memorial United Methodist, Omaha, NE

Monday, March 23rd | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MidPlains Community College, Ogallala, NE A Food Safety Training and Certification Program from the National Restaurant Association. ServSafe Food Manager course is the premier food safety training and certification course offered by Nebraska Extension in a face-to-face setting. The ServSafe course is recommended for all types […]

Tuesday, March 24th | 1:00 PM 800 Loofborrow St, Rushville, NE Nebraska Extension is offering private pesticide applicator certification and recertification training for farmers and ranchers who apply restricted-use pesticides in agricultural production. Attendees can obtain or renew their three-year license through this in-person session. The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Community Outreach and […]

Saturday, March 28 | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Omaha North Magnet High School, 4410 N 36th St, Omaha, NE 68111 Join the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the Black Family Health and Wellness Association, Inc for a community health fair featuring cancer screening and education. Free FIT kits and PSA screenings available. […]

Saturday, March 28 | 6:00-10:00 PM Thompson Alumni Center, 6705 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182 Join the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the Calistus Multiple Myeloma Foundation for an unforgettable evening of hope, support, and impact at the CMMF Gala—championing multiple myeloma patients! More information and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-to-remember-support-our-mission-at-the-multiple-myeloma-gala-tickets-1265632182929?

March 30–31, 2026 | La Vista, Nebraska The annual Nebraska Public Health Conference brings together 400+ public health professionals — including local and tribal health department leaders, state officials, researchers, academics, and students — for cutting-edge breakout sessions and exhibitions focused on advancing public health in Nebraska. This year's conference centers on modernizing public health […]

Friday, April 24 | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Multiple Locations The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is hitting the road this spring, and we’re bringing free breakfast with us. On Friday, April 24, join us at one of 10 drive-thru locations across Nebraska for Brake for Breakfast — a free community event designed […]

Thursday, April 30, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM UNMC Truhlsen Campus Event Center This full-day workshop explores solutions to common barriers in understanding catchment areas in rural states, with sessions on population health data, cancer disparities and equity, and geospatial mapping techniques. Open to researchers, public health professionals, and community partners interested in expanding […]