COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccines for colleagues are limited 

Nebraska Medicine received fewer vaccines than anticipated. Here’s how it impacts when and how colleagues can get vaccinated.  

Sep 27, 2024

A patient receiving a bandage after a vaccination shot

Employee, Student Health outline new COVID-19 guidance

COVID-19 isolation, return-to-school and return-to-work guidance now align with other respiratory illnesses.

Aug 27, 2024

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Dr. Gold is ‘lamplighter’ in post-pandemic initiative

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, offered his insights for the American Democracy and Health Security Initiative.

Jun 20, 2024

Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Dr. Gold to participate in national health security conversation

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, is part of the discussion around the launch of the American Democracy and Health Security Initiative.

Jun 4, 2024

Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Dean Khan named to CDC committee on COVID-19 vaccines

UNMC’s Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, will serve on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine review.

May 28, 2024

Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH

Drs. Lowe, Romanik discuss COVID-19, Mpox response

UNMC’s Abbey Lowe, PhD, and the White House’s Nikki Romanik, DO, held a grand rounds presentation in December.

Jan 31, 2024

Abbey Lowe, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions and scholar with the Global Center for Health Security, and Nikki Romanik, DO, special assistant to the president, deputy director and chief of staff for the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy

Masks available for UNMC units to order

Masks will continue to be required in specific clinical areas and situations.

Jan 22, 2024

UNMC supports clinical partners on mask guidance

Respiratory illnesses continue to rise in our communities, particularly RSV, COVID-19 and influenza.

Jan 18, 2024

Reminder: Breakthrough Thinking on health security is today

Major Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD, will address the topic ‘Rethinking Biopreparedness’ at a hybrid event.

Dec 15, 2023

Major Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD

Next Breakthrough Thinking session focused on health security

The Dec. 15 event features Major Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD, director of The White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy.

Dec 8, 2023