Health Security

Giving Tuesday Now comes at important time for UNMC

Annual “day of giving” now is set for May 5.

Apr 30, 2020

The Durham Research Center

Dr. Kratochvil to lead Big Ten task force for emerging infectious diseases

Leading campus experts provide guidance for conference and university leadership.

Apr 21, 2020

Chris Kratochvil, M.D.

In virtual forum, Chancellor Gold offers thanks

Dr. Gold also spoke of COVID-19’s impact on education, health care and the university.

Apr 21, 2020

Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., chancellor of UNMC and the University of Nebraska at Omaha

UNMC will be ready to build a new normal

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., sets out vision during state-of-the-campus address.

Apr 16, 2020

Mask guidance for UNMC faculty, staff and students

New guidelines were issued on April 10.

Apr 13, 2020

Faculty develop course to study COVID-19

“Impact of Infectious Diseases” explores how virus is impacting physicians, society and the health care system.

Apr 13, 2020

From left, Sean Figy, M.D., and Regan Taylor, M.D.

Frequently asked questions on NU’s stay-at-home announcement

The directive was initiated with the goal of ‘flattening the curve’ of COVID-19 cases.

Apr 10, 2020

SIM-NE hosts training on coronavirus for rural hospitals

More than 350 providers from critical access hospitals registered for the Facebook Live event.

Apr 10, 2020

From left, Eric Ernest, M.D., Shelly Schwedhelm and Doug Dekker participate in the Facebook Live training event.

Cruise Ship Passengers Laud UNMC/NM as a “Special Place”

The GCHS assisted in housing and caring for repatriated Americans, passengers from the Diamond Princess cruise ship.

Apr 9, 2020

NBU Activated for First Time in Five Years to Treat COVID-19 Patients

The Nebraska Biocontainment Unit was activated for the first time since 2014 to care for patients whose chronic health issues exacerbated by COVID-19.

Apr 9, 2020