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Dr. Schumaker named associate dean in College of Public Health
Alice Schumaker, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for academic affairs in UNMC’s College of Public Health.
Jun 14, 2010
Take a trip across the world at June 18 Culturefest
For many, summer is about travel and relaxation. So, why not venture out of your office or cubicle to attend UNMC’s first summer culture fest on June 18?
Jun 11, 2010
Cross-cultural health the focus of June 15 events
Issues such as language access, cultural differences between immigrant and Western medicine and race and ethnicity all affect the ability of a health system to respond to the needs of patients.
Jun 9, 2010
Childhood obesity expert named chair of public health department
Terry Huang Ph.D., takes a different approach to the worldwide epidemic of childhood obesity.
Jun 1, 2010
Students from UNMC/Dillard University partnership graduate
At times, it wasn’t easy. Becoming a health care professional is hard enough but students from the Louisiana area also had to make a shift to come to Nebraska. A move, they say, was worth it.
May 26, 2010
First High School Alliance class selected
One’s best friend died of a brain tumor at the age of eight. Another came to the U.S. from Kathmandu just one and a half years ago. All of the 36 high school students who compose the first class of the UNMC High School Alliance have compelling reasons for pursuing health care careers.
May 14, 2010
Largest class of NU PATHS students graduate from UNMC
This year, UNMC graduated nine students from the Nebraska University Pre-Admission to Health Science (NU PATHS) program — the largest class since the program began in 2001.
May 12, 2010
Wellness Wednesday – Stroke awareness walk set for May 22
Unfortunately, it bears repeating. Heart disease and stroke are two of the top causes of death in the U.S. and right here in Omaha.
May 12, 2010
Dr. Are to discuss Bollywood at Asian-Pacific American Heritage month event
By some estimates, it is older than Hollywood. Indian cinema (also known as Bollywood), is an integral part of life in India with more than 1,100 movies produced each year.
May 6, 2010
American Indian conference yields collaboration, cultural understanding
As part of an effort to build and expand community relationships, UNMC’s Center for Reducing Health Disparities in the College of Public Health recently sponsored a regional conference to educate on and facilitate research with American Indian populations.
Apr 28, 2010