Family Medicine
Reenforcement on the front lines of mental health
It’s estimated that more than half of all U.S. mental health care takes place at the primary care level and that percentage jumps considerably in rural areas where there often are no mental health practitioners for hundreds of miles.
Jan 6, 2012
UNMC helps bring family medicine to China
Traditionally, hospital receptionists — not primary care professionals — triage ailing patients in Chinese medical centers.
Nov 11, 2011
For our troops and vets
In recognition of Veterans Day, UNMC Today takes a look at some of the medical center programs that help past and present military members and their families.
Nov 11, 2011
Back to prevention — the push for primary care
Americans spend more on health care
than any other country in the world. Yet, we don’t live longer and we die more often from heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes.
Oct 25, 2011
Spotlight on new faculty – Mindy Lacey, M.D.
Mindy Lacey, M.D., assistant professor in the department of family medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Sep 26, 2011