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Researchers team to explore space’s effect on heart cells

Study in conjunction with the University of Chicago showed cells weren’t affected by space travel.

Sep 8, 2026

Pooneh Bagher, PhD

Backpacks, school supplies given to MMI families

More than 100 local students were outfitted with new backpacks and school supplies during giveaway events hosted by MMI’s Care Coordination team.

Sep 3, 2026

School supplies were tailored to different grade levels.

Congressional candidate Denise Powell tours UNMC

Powell is running in the Second Congressional District.

Aug 28, 2026

Denise Powell

Conference brings caregivers, healthcare professionals together

Inaugural ‘Together We Care’ event explored caregiving across the lifespan.

Aug 26, 2026

The conference featured an exhibitor and resource room.

MMI cooking camp teaches independence, real-life skills

The camp is hosted by the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy.

Aug 4, 2026

Logan Hansen, right, flips a pancake during cooking camp at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Candidate Patrick Leahy tours UNMC

Leahy visited the Davis Global Center and the Nebraska Medicine Emergency Department.

Aug 3, 2026

Candidate Patrick Leahy toured UNMC on July 22.

MMI Trailblazers alum is ‘a ray of light’ at UNO job

Hope Kircher’s part-time job at the University of Nebraska at Omaha came thanks in part to her experience with the Trailblazers program at MMI. The goal is to help individuals with disabilities discover their potential and find fulfilling careers.

Jul 24, 2026

Hope Kircher flips through her binder before starting her shift at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center on the UNO campus.

Nebraska AHEC announces 2026 graduates

The program prepares health professions students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas. 

Jul 23, 2026

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Cooking camp teaches independence, real-life skills

All the camps, regardless theme, teach campers new skills and build confidence in practicing fundamental abilities.

Jul 9, 2026

Logan Hansen, right, flips a pancake during cooking camp at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Art show features work from 45 student artists

The second-floor hall of the Munroe-Meyer Institute was once again transformed into a mini art gallery during the Trailblazers’ annual Advocacy and the Arts showcase.

Jun 19, 2026

A charcoal drawing was one of about 150 works of art featured in the Advocacy and the Arts showcase.