UNMC and Nebraska Medicine

Cruise ship passengers arrive at National Quarantine Unit 

The Nebraska Biocontainment Unit has been activated, as one of the U.S. citizens who were aboard a cruise ship associated with a hantavirus outbreak tested positive. 

May 11, 2026

Shuttles carrying the MV Hondius passengers en route to the National Quarantine Unit at UNMC.

Nebraska Medicine/UNMC asked to monitor U.S. citizens from cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

The National Quarantine Unit, located at UNMC, is the only federally funded quarantine unit in the United States.

May 10, 2026

UNMC sign in front of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, with the 42nd Street skywalk and Wittson Hall behind.

Remembering Phil Smith, MD, Nebraska’s father of biopreparedness

Dr. Smith leaves a legacy in establishing UNMC and Nebraska Medicine at the global front in fighting infectious diseases. 

Jul 25, 2025

Phil Smith, MD, 1946-2025

A social media guide: Be cautious about sharing online

UNMC and Nebraska Medicine have social media guidance to help avoid HIPAA violations and the misuse of social media.

Jul 23, 2024

social media

Today’s MLK Day event will be all virtual due to weather

Med center colleagues and the public can access the event online; pre-registration is no longer required.

Jan 15, 2024

Walter Brooks

Time to receive your flu vaccination, take TB questionnaire

Flu season is on the way, and the med center’s goal is for at least 90% of employees and health care providers to receive the influenza vaccine.

Sep 28, 2023

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Nebraska Medicine CEO Jim Linder, MD

Read me before you post: A social media guide

Here are some privacy dos and dont’s when it comes to posting online about work.

May 18, 2023

New resource connects parents with quality child care

UNMC will partner with WeeCare, a 24/7 network of licensed, home child care providers.

Mar 21, 2023

Women’s History Month: Events continue this week

Today’s event is UNMC Then & Now, which focuses on pioneering female health professionals at the university.

Mar 29, 2022

Womens History Month