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Prescription drugs overtake cannabis in fatal crashes

Increases in multiple drug use, prescription drug use in drugged driving fatalities

Jun 23, 2014

Fernando Wilson, Ph.D.

The Sexperts talk about sexuality at July 8 Omaha Science Cafe

Sexuality, anatomy and gender are the focus of the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m. July 8 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Presenters include: Sofia Jawed-Wessel, Ph.D., assistant director of the Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative, and Jay Irwin, Ph.D., associate director of the MSHRC. For more information about the MSHRC visit […]

Jun 23, 2014

Time out with T.O. – Making strides in China

International efforts in family medicine are “the tip of the pyramid.”

Jun 23, 2014

Bringing the family medicine concept to China has been a UNMC priority over the past 10 years.

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Jun 20, 2014

Members of the accelerated BSN Class of 2015 at the Cattlemen's Ball. Back row, from left: Justin Blomstedt, Cassandra Edwards, Brooke Housh, Kirsten Cross, Jennifer Steele, Jessica Creel, Megan Wanner and Melissa Snyder. Front row, from left: Instructor Dana Samson (standing), Marsha Schramm, Julia Davis and Amaris Hofer.

Duy Ha: Sharing a love of science

Duy Ha has always loved science. The graduate student association president, an M.D./Ph.D. scholar in the departments of cellular & integrative physiology and surgery, enjoys sharing his passion, as well. Graduate Posts spoke to Ha to ask about his interests, his love of science and his commitment to serving as a role model to other […]

Jun 20, 2014

From left, Agnes Lenagh, Ph.D., Caronda Moore, Ph.D., Duy Ha, Carolyn Schaeffer and Ariel Burns took part in last year's UNMC Career day for high school students.

Nominations sought for honorary degrees

Committee seeks names for 2015 honors.

Jun 20, 2014

Surgeon sees alarming rise in baseball injuries

UNMC’s Matt Teusink, M.D., says the growing number of throwing injuries are preventable.

Jun 20, 2014

Matt Teusink, M.D.

Video: UNMC teams with Ponca tribe for eye clinic

Prevention of Global Blindness Division’s event aimed at preventive health care.

Jun 20, 2014

UNMC surgeon alarmed at rising number of preventable pitcher injuries

Baseball pitching injuries are preventable

Jun 20, 2014

Matthew Teusink, M.D.

Lookin’ at U – Kelly Johnson

It’s safety first for homegrown UNMC employee.

Jun 19, 2014

Kelly Johnson