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UNMC Board of Counselors names new officers, members during annual meeting

Members serve from communities across Nebraska

May 27, 2016

New book: ‘The Next Pandemic,’ details adventures of UNMC dean/former CDC leader

Dr. Khan spent 20 years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including five as the director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response.

May 27, 2016

BHECN conference draws student raves

College students attend the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) College Ambassador Conference.

May 27, 2016

Speaking with a "simulated patient," at left, conference attendees from left Jonathon Sayaloune, Kayla Epp and Mason McCormick experience a mock patient interview during the conference.

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

May 27, 2016

From left, UNMC's Deb Thomas and Keith Swarts stand with Deb Kielty-Tynes, Jordan Tynes, Elijah Tynes, and Avram Tynes, the family of fallen Omaha police officer Kirk Tynes, at the unveiling of the Horses of Honor. The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center sponsored the horse honoring Officer Tynes.

National notice for College of Nursing in Scottsbluff

Campus receives the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) Stellar School Award.

May 27, 2016

UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff faculty, staff and Class of 2017.

Dr. Maurer receives award from alma mater

Babbott Award recognizes alumni with distinguished service to both the medical profession and the general community.

May 27, 2016

Harold M. Maurer, M.D., chancellor emeritus of UNMC

New service for sickle cell disease patients

Therapy will reduce risk of stroke for children with severe sickle cell disease.

May 27, 2016

Jacinta Mwita and her son, Martin.

Study shows avenue for treating brain injuries

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Peng Jiang, Ph.D., is exploring treatments for white matter injuries in the brain.

May 26, 2016

Peng Jiang, Ph.D.

Lot 3 changes will boost safety, security

Beginning June 1, lot will feature a mechanical gate.

May 26, 2016

Beginning June 1, Parking Services will implement use of this mechanical gate in a portion of Lot 3.

Regents approve UNMC Department of Dermatology

Department is a first step in addressing shortage of dermatologists in Nebraska.

May 26, 2016

Currently, Nebraska has about one dermatologist for every 52,000 people -- the poorest ratio of any state in the Midwest region.