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Now is the time to ‘flatten the curve’

Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, M.D., explains the importance of this effort.

Mar 17, 2020

James Linder, M.D., CEO, Nebraska Medicine

Chancellor announces new COVID-19 measures

UNMC will pivot to digital learning where possible.

Mar 13, 2020

UNMC Chancellor Jeffery P. Gold, M.D.

Med center efforts to be featured on ’60 Minutes’

Segment scheduled to be featured on March 22’s program.

Mar 13, 2020

Angela Hewlett, M.D., left, speaks with Bill Whitaker during a taping for the CBS news program "60 Minutes."

Inpatient space being readied for COVID-19 patients

Pediatrics to temporarily relocate.

Mar 11, 2020

Pediatric patients and their families are being notified of plans to relocate the unit to Clarkson Tower.

Planning continues for COVID-19 response

Med center leaders emphasize that planning and preparation to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus is ongoing.

Mar 10, 2020

From left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and Nebraska Medicine CEO Jim Linder, M.D.

COVID-19: What you need to know today

Med center leaders emphasize that complying with existing infection control protocols is vital.

Mar 9, 2020

Coronavirus update from Dr. Gold

The health and well-being of the UNMC community is of utmost concern.

Mar 6, 2020

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Four depart National Quarantine Unit

Two previously tested positive, two others were negative throughout.

Mar 3, 2020

From left, Joanne Kirkland, Jeri Seratti-Goldman and Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., share an "elbow handshake" while Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts looks on.

Departure process begins for some in National Quarantine Unit

Governor Pete Ricketts, other officials will attend event to mark departures.

Mar 2, 2020

NIH begins clinical trial of drug to treat COVID-19

Study at UNMC is enrolling hospitalized adults with COVID-19.

Feb 26, 2020

Andre Kalil, M.D., professor of internal medicine at UNMC, is leading the trial at UNMC.