University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Tag: disease prevention

From Handwashing to Health Policy: Public Health Across the Lifespan

This 15-minute module introduces health science students to the field of public health and how it works alongside clinical care to improve health outcomes. Learners will explore the core functions and essential services that guide how communities prevent disease and promote well-being. Through the story of one character followed across the lifespan, students encounter real-life […]

Apr 14, 2026

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Your Body’s Defense: The Immune System

This module introduces the immune system through the analogy of a country’s defense. Learners will explore the major components of the immune system, understand how vaccines train the body to fight specific pathogens, and see how widespread vaccination protects entire communities by reducing the spread of disease. Updated 2026

Aug 21, 2025

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