Health Promotion
Distinguished scientist: Athena Ramos, PhD
Dr. Ramos is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Health Promotion.
Oct 29, 2025
Abigail Lowe, PhD, is inaugural Aita Professorship recipient
Dr. Lowe will hold the Drs. Virginia and John F. Aita Professorship Integrating the Humanities and Arts in Health Promotion.
Sep 12, 2025
UNMC research assesses viral respiratory risk at meatpacking plants
The publication offers a blueprint for how meat processing facilities can handle future epidemics.
Jan 14, 2025
New investigator: Shireen Rajaram, PhD
Dr. Rajaram is an associate professor in the Department of Health Promotion within the UNMC College of Public Health.
Oct 29, 2024
Virtual Science Café to address Indigenous cancer research
UNMC’s Regina Idoate, PhD, and Aislinn Rookwood will lead the discussion.
Apr 15, 2024
UNMC graduates 42 new community health workers
The trainees took part in the UNMC College of Public Health’s three-year Community Health Worker Training Program.
Apr 4, 2024
UNMC, Creighton receive AAMC grant
Both universities will work with the AAMC Principles of Trustworthiness Toolkit in outreach to community partners in North Omaha.
Apr 3, 2024
Dr. Rosen named Great Plains Community Collaborator of the Year
The Great Plains IDeA-CTR honored Marisa Rosen, PhD, of the UNMC College of Public Health, at the network’s annual scientific meeting.
Nov 22, 2023
Events set with Carlos Del Río, MD, for Hispanic Heritage Month
See the local schedule for the president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and other campus and community events for the month.
Sep 15, 2023
Grant to aid in brain screenings for intimate partner violence survivors
UNMC’s Shireen Rajaram, PhD, will work with Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska, other partners on NIH-funded effort.
Jul 26, 2023