College of Public Health
The Husker Hombre vs. The Big Ten – Minnesota
The Hombre and Dr. Renaisa Anthony dish on the Huskers and the Golden Gophers. Fall Fest football ticket winner announced.
Oct 21, 2011
Dr. Kolok: Confused fish cause for concern
Fish in the Elkhorn River are confused about their sex. Females are becoming defeminized and males are becoming more female. What is it about this Nebraska river that causes the fish to undergo a sex change every spring and summer? That’s what Alan Kolok, Ph.D., wants to know.
Oct 18, 2011
Public health institute at UNMC graduates 23 scholars, welcomes 22 more
Institute produces future leaders in public health for three-state region The Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute, a professional development program of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, graduated its sixth class of scholars this fall. The year-long program is designed to build and enhance leadership skills for established and emerging […]
Oct 17, 2011
UNMC researchers to study role of tumor microenvironment in pancreatic cancer
Hope to develop better therapeutics by learning more about pancreatic cancer cells
Oct 10, 2011
South Omaha health fair aims to fill preventive care gap
Free health screenings will be available on Saturday, Oct. 8 A health fair in south Omaha could be the prescription for anyone needing an annual check-up. Each year, as part of the city’s Bi-National Health week, health providers gather to provide services to the cities’ Latino community and anyone else who needs them. From diabetes […]
Oct 7, 2011
Student spotlight – Jagar Jasem, M.D.
Today we meet Jagar Jasem, M.D., a Fulbright scholar from Iraq who is studies epidemiology.
Sep 30, 2011
Doctor, researcher, Indian dancer — Dr. Patel has many talents
She speaks four foreign languages and five different Indian dialects. She’s trained as a classical Indian dancer, has a medical degree from Vitebsk State Medical University in Belarus, Byelorussia, and now seeks her master’s in public health degree at UNMC.
Sep 28, 2011
Rural Health Education Network celebrates 20th anniversary
Program has provided educational experiences for thousands of UNMC students
Sep 15, 2011
Brain health, wellness to be focus of Oct. 7 Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference
“Brain Power: A Healthy Brain at Any Age,” focus of the 14th annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference Oct. 7
Sep 8, 2011
UNMC students train in communities across Nebraska
UNMC students train in communities across Nebraska
Sep 6, 2011