Jo Giles UNMC public affairs
Nationally-known health literacy expert coming to campus Feb. 27
“Take one tablet twice a day.” These medication label instructions may sound simple enough. But for many patients, they aren’t.
Feb 20, 2009
UNMC professor featured in Discovery Channel documentary
What began as a graduate project has catapulted Kendra Schmid, Ph.D., assistant professor of biostatics in the College of Public Health, onto the international stage as an expert in facial attractiveness.
Feb 6, 2009
In a sea of enthusiastic Americans, several UNMC faculty members watched the inauguration of President Barack Obama last week in Washington.
Jan 28, 2009
Regents approve UNMC Center for Humanities, Ethics and Society
Seven doctors took literary writing classes. A visiting artist drew portraits of patients and caregivers helping students improve their observation skills. … These are just some of the ongoing humanities projects that could be part of a new Center for Humanities, Ethics and Society (CHES) in the UNMC College of Public Health.
Jan 26, 2009
I Love UNMC Contest – one week left to enter
It is not too late to enter the I Love UNMC contest. With one week left, you have time to grab your cell phone, digital camera or camcorder and tell us why you love UNMC.
Jan 26, 2009
Janice Gilmore to present today’s MLK address
Omaha World-Herald columnist and community volunteer, Janice Gilmore, will be the featured speaker during today’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in the Sorrell Center’s Truhlsen Events Center.
Jan 19, 2009
A tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. — Part 1 of 5
“I have a dream that one day …” For many of us, those words seem so familiar but I can still remember what it was like the first time I heard them.
Jan 12, 2009
Columnist Janice Gilmore to speak at MLK commemoration
Omaha World-Herald columnist Janice Gilmore will deliver a commemorative address on the UNMC campus on Monday, Jan. 19 to honor slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 5, 2009
Some expressed their love through poetry. Others chose pictures, songs, or hip-hop. But every entry in the I Love UNMC video contest displayed a certain … well … sense of style, humor and creativity.
Dec 17, 2008
UNMC, ConAgra health fair reaches more than 500 residents
UNMC’s Center for Reducing Health Disparities and ConAgra Foods recently sponsored a free community health fair for the south Omaha community.
Nov 18, 2008