College of Public Health
Remembering Phil Smith, MD, Nebraska’s father of biopreparedness
Dr. Smith leaves a legacy in establishing UNMC and Nebraska Medicine at the global front in fighting infectious diseases.
Jul 25, 2025

Public health, CS-CASH hold successful ag health and safety course
This year’s four-day Agricultural Health & Safety Course for Medical and Safety Professionals drew 96 participants.
Jul 24, 2025

‘Zoodemic’ app brings public health education to young learners
The app was developed by the UNMC College of Public Health and students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Jul 22, 2025

Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams to visit UNMC
Dr. Adams served as the nation’s surgeon general from 2017 to 2021, helping guide the country through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 16, 2025

UNMC joins in collaboration with Picotte Center
The center on the Omaha Reservation honors the legacy of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, partly through new health initiatives with a multidisciplinary team of providers.
Jul 11, 2025

‘There is tremendous interest and excitement’
The new UNMC health science education center in Kearney will provide health care training close to home for rural Nebraska.
Jul 8, 2025

Tornado surveys provide insight on recovery, preparedness
More than 50 volunteers deployed back into areas affected by the 2024 tornado outbreak in Douglas and Washington Counties.
Jun 11, 2025

UNMC marked World Health Day in April
The lineup of speakers was organized by the UNMC Center for Global Health and Development.
May 23, 2025

Cancer center unites experts to advance prevention, early detection
The Cancer Prevention and Control Program launched last fall as part of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center strategic plan.
May 2, 2025

UNMC unveiling new tick testing, surveillance program
With new ticks moving into the state, the UNMC College of Public Health will partner to increase tick and disease monitoring.
Apr 30, 2025
