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Undergrads get a taste of public health

Twenty-eight students from six Nebraska colleges and universities spent the week learning about public health career opportunities May 15-19 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

May 18, 2017

UNMC hosts Chinese business leaders

Visitors, in town for Berkshire Hathaway, toured the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

May 17, 2017

The American Chamber of Commerce in China sent about 25 representatives to a May 4 presentation by UNMC leaders.

Metro offers home-buying seminar on campus

Presentation will be held Thursday evening.

May 17, 2017

Study shows device reduces blood draw contamination

Could save billions in health care costs, reduce risks to patient and improve antibiotic stewardship.

May 17, 2017

Mark Rupp, M.D., talks live about the study to reporters across the country through Newswise.

Study shows device significantly reduces blood draw contamination, patient risk

Could save billions in health care costs and reduce antibiotic resistance

May 17, 2017

Mark Rupp, M.D.

Student group educating Douglas County on STIs

UNMC’s Do juSTIce reaching out to high-risk populations.

May 17, 2017

Some of the members of Do juSTIce: Back row, from left, Ian Suiter and Jared Baxter; front row, from left, Bianca Christensen, Madeleine Wilson, Natasha Wilson and Katie Barta.

Free painting classes offered

Registration is now open, limited spaces available for June art classes.

May 17, 2017

School visit is PhUn for students, volunteers

The UNMC Department of Cellular and Integrated Physiology visited Anderson Middle School recently to mark PHun Week.

May 16, 2017

During the visit, this student dips her elbow in water to see if it stimulates a change in heart rate. She is holding a heart rate sensor.

April, May retirements announced

Six of the retiring employees had more than 20 years of service.

May 16, 2017

Don Dickmeyer, an April retiree, was only one week shy of 44 years of service.

M.D./M.P.H. students shadow public health leader

Students normally can’t wait to get out of school, but Nora Kovar decided she wanted more.

May 16, 2017

M.D./M.P.H. student Nora Kovar spent part of her public health semester shadowing Dr. Williams, Nebraska's chief medical officer.