Health Promotion
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
Kidsights Data releases tool, report on childhood development
Early childhood researchers at UNMC developed the population-level assessment tool.
Jun 27, 2023
Showing of Billy Mills documentary set for May 24
Mills partnered with UNMC’s Siobhan Wescott, MD, to produce the 2014 film on conquering chronic disease.
May 18, 2023
Chad Abresch, PhD, joins public health as department chair
Dr. Abresch, who previously worked for the UNMC College of Medicine, has led CityMatCH since 2010.
May 15, 2023
Community service to research awardees honored
The 2021 award winners, the Rev. Portia Cavitt and Kathy Karsting, were celebrated for their service.
Oct 4, 2022