BHECN

BHECN’s Ann Kraft retiring after 41 years at UNMC

Kraft’s far-reaching work has allowed her to experience all corners of UNMC’s Omaha campus and communities across Nebraska.

May 19, 2026

Ann Kraft

UNMC for the record, May 15, 2026

BHECN gives out its annual awards during the 2026 B-CON Conference, and UNMC announces retirements.

May 15, 2026

A med center entrance sign that has the words UNMC | Nebraska Medicine and their shared shield logo with blooming trees in the foreground of the sign.

BHECN joins response to Nebraska wildfires

A resource guide is available to offer behavioral health resources after natural disasters.

Apr 6, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD, director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska

BHECN partnering with The Kim Foundation

The collaboration is aimed at strengthening Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce.

Apr 3, 2026

BHECN Director Marley Doyle, MD

BHECN publishes supervision data for ARPA awards

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska has been working to address a shortage of supervised providers in the state.

Mar 31, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD, and Jessica Buche

BHECN workforce report featured on new podcast

Leaders from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska discuss the Licensed Behavioral Health Workforce Report for 2025.

Feb 16, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD, and Melissa Tibbits, PhD

BHECN releases 2024-25 Legislative Report

The report, which is available online, explores the power of connection in behavioral health.

Jan 8, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD

BHECN report gives view into behavioral health workforce

Despite steady progress, including in rural areas, challenges remain to address Nebraska’s workforce shortages.

Nov 7, 2025

Marley Doyle, MD, and Melissa Tibbits, PhD

BHECN report aims for statewide behavioral health workforce strategy

After a June workforce conference, the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska identified priority areas for focus.

Oct 2, 2025

Marley Doyle, MD

Denise Pecha to lead BHECN’s network initiatives

Pecha will support partnerships to help expand the state’s behavioral health workforce.

Sep 18, 2025

Denise Pecha