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Gilg family of Holt County establishes UNMC professorship

Named in honor of former Holt County residents, Clarence and Nelle Gilg

May 11, 2016

Photo caption: From left, Msgr. James Gilg, son of Clarence and Nelle Gilg; Dr. Gerry Christensen, husband of Mary Clare Haven; Haven, daughter of Clarence and Nelle Gilg; Karen Honeycutt, inaugural Gilg Professor; Dr. Kyle Meyer, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Smokes or food? Ads have impact

Point of sale marketing drives purchasing decisions for smokers, a new study finds.

May 10, 2016

Mohammad Siahpush, Ph.D., professor, health promotion, social & behavioral health, and associate dean for research in the College of Public Health

Astronomy organizations offer viewing of moon and Jupiter

Local astronomers to hold event on campus Thursday night.

May 10, 2016

Under the Microscope: Opportunities for UNMC in China

Dr. Gold speaks with Jane Meza, Ph.D., about her participation in a recent trip to China to explore opportunities for collaboration in public health.

May 10, 2016

Climate change focus of tonight’s Science Cafe

College of Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., to speak tonight.

May 10, 2016

Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., dean of the College of Public Health

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center update

Pamela Buffett recently toured the center.

May 10, 2016

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Director Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., left, tours the site with Pamela Buffett, center, and Peter Bartling.

UNMC’s Dr. Freifeld contributes on CDC study

Study offers nationwide evaluation of pathogen patterns and antimicrobial resistance trends among central line-associated bloodstream infections.

May 10, 2016

Alison Freifeld, M.D., professor of internal medicine-infectious diseases

LiveGreen: Sustainability Master Plan

Five baseline goals have been updated.

May 10, 2016

MMI’s Konopasek honored with Kerrie Orozco Award

Award recognizes spirit of volunteerism and promoting the partnership between Omaha Public Schools and the Special Olympics.

May 9, 2016

Liz Konopasek, of the Munroe-Meyer Institute's physical therapy department, is given the Kerrie Orozco Volunteer Award by members of the Omaha Police Department.

Navigating health care guidelines for women

Olson Center May 17 presentation offers ‘An Ounce of Prevention.’

May 9, 2016

Rachel Bonnema, M.D.