College of Allied Health Professions

Rural men use technology to improve fitness

Pilot study provided Fitbits for 12 men in rural northeast Nebraska.

Nov 15, 2016

Chris Johnson of Bloomfield, Neb., was one of 12 rural northeast Nebraska men who took part in a recent UNMC pilot study to test the feasibility and acceptability of the use of health-related text messages and an activity monitor with its companion app to self-monitor eating and activity.

Summer program expands to cover more professions

UNMC one of only 13 schools to host expanded Summer Health Professions Education Program.

Nov 9, 2016

Amari Parham, from Georgia State University in Atlanta, took part in the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program this year. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has expanded the program into the Summer Health Professions Education Program to include more learning opportunities.

MITS honors student with rededication

UNMC Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences honors student Dawn Lisec, who died in 1994.

Oct 21, 2016

From left, Dawn Lisec's parents Darlene and Leonard with James Temme, associate director of the UNMC Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences.

Dr. Meyer named ASAHP Fellow

Fellows program seeks to promote continued excellence within allied health.

Oct 18, 2016

Kyle Meyer, Ph.D.

UNMC to hold grand opening Monday for expanded, renovated fitness center

$6 million project will be a ‘game changer’ for UNMC students, faculty, employees

Oct 7, 2016

Omaha philanthropists Bill and Ruth Scott were the lead donors on the renovation/expansion of the UNMC Center for Healthy Living.

Fell receives Lifetime Achievement Award from ASCP

Fell was instrumental in developing an educational network to serve outstate Nebraska and the surrounding region.

Oct 6, 2016

UNMC Appreciation Week begins Monday

All faculty and staff are invited to participate in the celebration, which runs all next week.

Oct 5, 2016

The Blackstone Meatball will be on the Omaha campus Tuesday as part of UNMC Appreciation Week.

Regents approve two allied health measures

New department created, master’s program established in teaching, technology.

Oct 4, 2016

Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., dean of the College of Allied Health Professions

Madonna opens Omaha campus

Partnership with UNMC will provide physician support for patients.

Sep 30, 2016

From left, Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Paul Dongilli Jr., Ph.D., president and CEO of Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, and Brad Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine.

Kearney faculty, students support Special Olympians

College of Nursing, College of Allied Health Professions combine to supply sports physicals.

Sep 28, 2016

Looking over a chart are, front left, Shelby Maloley, nursing student; Tyler Maguire, physician assistant student; Mia Hyde, assistant professor in the physician assistant program; and Justine Runge, nursing student. Photo credit: Diane Feldman