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Malnutrition increases risk of mortality from COVID-19

UNMC researchers found that among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, the presence of malnutrition increased the risk of mortality by 2.5 times.

Dec 28, 2021

Jana Ponce, PhD

The Office of Global Engagement Sponsors the ninth Annual Arab Health Summit

The summit was held virtually on Oct. 19-21, 2021, and was hosted by ACCESS, the nation’s largest Arab American community nonprofit. The conference focused on promoting discussions on health rights, public health research, community engagement and more, among speakers and attendees representing the United States and several Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) countries.

Dec 28, 2021

Ice rink offers extended hours over winter break

Rink is seeing record attendance on weekends since its reopening.

Dec 27, 2021

Extended winter break hours at the UNMC Ice Rink will run through Jan. 9

Remembering Stanley Truhlsen, legendary ophthalmologist, UNMC supporter

Truhlsen died Dec. 23 at age 101, leaving a legacy of kindness and generosity that will be long remembered.

Dec 27, 2021

Stanley Truhlsen, MD, died Dec. 23 at age 101.

UNMC expects COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Campus updates guidance as COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly.

Dec 27, 2021

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing approximately $5.6 million in new funding in October and November.

Dec 22, 2021

Paul Fey, MD

COM resident of the month

Rees Adomako, DO, served as the division officer for the Medical Readiness Department under the Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Dec 22, 2021

Rees Adomako, DO

UNMC Today on holiday

No campus newsletter until next Monday. For now, enjoy these photos from the Nebraska Medical Choir’s caroling at the ice rink.

Dec 22, 2021

The Nebraska Medical Choir, under the direction of Katrina Cox, PhD, sang Christmas carols at the UNMC Ice Rink on Dec. 16.

Congratulations, UNMC graduates

The university held its winter commencement ceremony for 372 graduates at Baxter Arena. See photos and smiles from the event.

Dec 22, 2021

Warren to step down from HR role Dec. 31

Aileen Warren spoke with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, on a new installment of Under the Microscope.

Dec 22, 2021

Aileen Warren, assistant vice chancellor for business and finance and director of human resources, will step down effective Dec. 31.
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