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Public health in action — Injury prevention a passion for this epidemiologist

Safety in the workplace should be a given, said Lina Lander, Sc.D., assistant professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health.

May 10, 2011

Benefits workshops start today

You can still attend this week’s UNMC Benefits workshops regarding Medicare, Social Security and retiring from UNMC.

May 10, 2011

Students have a ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ experience

As the Omaha Community Playhouse offers UNMC discounted tickets to Thursday’s 6:30 p.m. performance of “Tuesdays with Morrie,” we hear of an inspiring student experience with a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

May 10, 2011

Benefit ‘U’ in focus – Faculty Employee Assistance Program

UNMC employees have access to free counseling from the Faculty Employee Assistance Program for emotional issues.

May 9, 2011

Dr. Desouza takes over as diabetes division director

Cyrus Desouza, M.D., has been named chief of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine’s Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism.

May 9, 2011

‘Emile bend’ work to start next week, notes on summer construction

Construction starts next Monday (May 16) on a project to move Emile Street between 40th and 41st streets so that it connects directly to Jones Street.

May 9, 2011

Students share stories from India — ROOM CORRECTED

This year, for the first time, the College of Public Health sent students abroad to gain learning and research experiences.

May 9, 2011

Schedule of women’s week events

The Olson Center for Women’s Health will host a series of events this week in celebration of National Women’s Health Week.

May 9, 2011

New program opens door to public health degrees at UNMC

Access to a degree in public health now even more attainable   Students hoping to obtain a degree in the public health field now have more options to do so through a new program introduced by the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health in collaboration with the Nebraska State College System and […]

May 9, 2011

UNMC College of Public Health recognizes award winners

Faculty, students and community leaders in public health are cited Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, Ph.D., associate professor of epidemiology for the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, received the Excellence in Teaching Award at the college’s banquet for faculty, students and alumni.   Director of doctoral programs, Dr. Watanabe-Galloway teaches epidemiology and researches health […]

May 9, 2011

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