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A skilled surgeon’s hands and an unconventional patient

UNMC’s Joseph Morgan, MD, and a team from orthopaedic surgery join with the Henry Doorly Zoo for an intricate surgery on a monkey’s hand.

Oct 23, 2024

Going into the procedure on Yuki, Joseph Morgan, MD, wanted the surgical repair to be strong enough to hold up to a primate's active lifestyle.

New investigator: Jocelyn Herstein, PhD

Dr. Herstein is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health.

Oct 23, 2024

Jocelyn Herstein, PhD

EMS responders learn from UNMC’s cardiac, stroke care experts

UNMC held the Activate EMS Symposium at the Davis Global Center on Oct. 4.

Oct 23, 2024

Edward O’Leary, MD, associate professor in the UNMC Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and medical director of the Cardiovascular Catheterization Laboratory and of Chest Pain Services, gave a presentation to visiting emergency medical personnel.

Faculty development session to offer a map for career wayfinding

Josepha Cheong, MD, visiting faculty from the University of Florida College of Medicine, will lead the presentation on Oct. 29.

Oct 23, 2024

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Lot 2 renovation project timeline extended

The extent of maintenance needed has increased, extending the anticipated completion to 2025.

Oct 23, 2024

Lot 2 parking structure

New faculty spotlight: Elizabeth Reiche, DO

Dr. Reiche is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine.

Oct 23, 2024

Elizabeth Reiche, DO

UNMC’s pathway program event draws 250 students

The programs offer a key pipeline for training health care professionals who then go out to practice in rural and underserved communities around Nebraska.

Oct 22, 2024

UNMC pathways program students visited the Omaha campus Oct. 7, including tours of the health care simulation capabilities at the Davis Global Center.

New investigator: Lynda Harris, PhD

Dr. Harris is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Oct 22, 2024

Lynda Harris, PhD

Colleague vaccination rates for flu, COVID-19 are lagging 

UNMC employees and Nebraska Medicine colleagues are urged: ‘Do the right thing for the safety of our patients, peers and communities.’

Oct 22, 2024

A patient receives a flu shot

Pediatrics welcomes new division chiefs

Salaheddin Elrokhsi, MD, and Melissa Muff-Luett, MD, joined UNMC this summer.

Oct 22, 2024

Melissa Muff-Luett, MD, and Salaheddin Elrokhsi, MD