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Nebraska Public Health Lab receives reaccreditation

Lab’s staff proved key during Ebola outbreak.

Aug 29, 2017

Nebraska Public Health Laboratory technologists test clinical specimens that had the potential to contain high-risk pathogens.

New faculty spotlight: Jessie Jenkins, M.D.

Dr. Jenkins joins the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine.

Aug 29, 2017

Jessie Jenkins, M.D.

Under the microscope: South Omaha community garden

Dr. Gold talks with Athena Ramos, community health program manager for the College of Public Health, about UNMC’s role in a community garden in south Omaha as part of a community impact project.

Aug 29, 2017

Holland Foundation establishes presidential chair

Funds will support chair in Early Childhood Development at university, as well as Buffett Early Childhood Institute’s public outreach, education.

Aug 28, 2017

From left, University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds, Ph.D., Samuel Meisels, Ed.D., inaugural holder of the Richard D. Holland Presidential Chair in Early Childhood Development, and Andy Holland

Phase two of Nebraska Medicine ad campaign launched

Campaign focuses on heart and vascular and primary care, extends to Lincoln market.

Aug 28, 2017

Special needs families invited to free community event on Sept. 23 in Aurora

Will connect them with resources to help them better deal with special health care needs

Aug 28, 2017

Fun activities for special needs children will be part of the community event in Aurora on Sept. 23

$1.2 million grant prepares nurse practitioner students for rural practice

A major part of the grant will involve community partners who will mentor, nurture and inspire students while they get clinical experience in a rural community.

Aug 28, 2017

Lynne Buchanan, Ph.D.

A message from the dean

Curriculum redesign highlights beginning of new school year in College of Medicine

Aug 28, 2017

COM employee spotlight – meet Courtney Frost

Administrator in plastic and reconstructive surgery has baseball card collection and loves going to school

Aug 28, 2017

Resident Program Director of the Month – Meet Dr. Ken Follett

Dr. Follett, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, directs the neurosurgery residency program, which has doubled since he arrived in 2005.

Aug 28, 2017