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Rural men use technology to improve fitness

Pilot study provided Fitbits for 12 men in rural northeast Nebraska.

Nov 15, 2016

Chris Johnson of Bloomfield, Neb., was one of 12 rural northeast Nebraska men who took part in a recent UNMC pilot study to test the feasibility and acceptability of the use of health-related text messages and an activity monitor with its companion app to self-monitor eating and activity.

LiveGreen: America Recycles Day

It’s easy to celebrate with a lasting impact.

Nov 15, 2016

Science Cafe: Saving endangered big cats

At tonight’s Omaha Science Cafe, Franklin West, Ph.D., will discuss how he is using science to try to save the Sumatran tiger and clouded leopard.

Nov 15, 2016

New intramural leagues beginning soon

Table tennis, badminton, curling and broomball leagues are seeking players for the winter season.

Nov 15, 2016

Dr. Gold: ‘We are committed to our mission’

Chancellor reaches out to UNMC community.

Nov 15, 2016

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

UNMC ice skating rink to open Nov. 26

This year, the UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s event will begin on Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. and end Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.

Nov 15, 2016

New Munroe-Meyer Institute director seeks feedback

Dr. Karoly Mirnics, who began work this past July as the director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, plans to make twice-a-year statewide tours of Nebraska a staple of his new job.

Nov 15, 2016

New faculty spotlight: Muhamed Baljevic, M.D.

Dr. Baljevic is joining the division of hematology and medical oncology.

Nov 14, 2016

Muhamed Baljevic, M.D.

Lecture Tuesday highlights Andrew Moore photographs

Photographer captured lives, landscapes along the United States’ 100th meridian.

Nov 14, 2016

(Image credit: Andrew L. Moore, Yellow Porch, Sheridan County, Nebraska, 2013, inkjetprint, © Andrew L. Moore)

UNMC’s regional agricultural center grant renewed

Highly competitive grant renewed for the next five years.

Nov 14, 2016

The health and safety of native and non-native bison herd workers is the focus of a UNMC agriculture center research project.