Press Release
UNMC creates Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance
Will facilitate research, faculty recruitment while improving patient care In an effort to better serve people with developmental and degenerative diseases of the nervous system, University of Nebraska Medical Center physicians, allied health practitioners and scientists have formed the Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance. The NNA will unite three of UNMC’s top neuroscience programs – the departments […]
Nov 7, 2011
Jack Becker, CEO of Joslyn Art Museum to speak at next Science Cafe
Jack Becker, CEO of Joslyn Art Museum to speak at next Science Cafe
Nov 4, 2011
Nov. 14 talk to feature expert on healthy pregnancies for at-risk women
North Omaha residents are invited to hear a free talk on healthy pregnancies and birth outcomes for at-risk women.
Nov 4, 2011
UNMC participating in clinical trial for Alzheimer’s disease
One of 20 sites selected to study investigational medication
Nov 2, 2011
UNMC public health champion to lead new school in Wisconsin
Magda Peck Sc.D., who was instrumental in building the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s public health infrastructure over the last 22 years, is leaving to build another school of public health. Dr. Peck, associate dean for community engagement and public health practice at the UNMC College of Public Health has accepted the position of founding […]
Oct 31, 2011
CityMatCH at UNMC receives 2011 National Health Information Silver Award
CityMatCH received a National Health Information Silver Award for its Life Course Game.
Oct 27, 2011
UNMC College of Public Health achieves national accreditation
Also receives $7.6 million to establish two centers to improve health of rural Nebraskans The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s newest college – the College of Public Health – has been granted accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and now is a full member of the Association of Schools of Public […]
Oct 24, 2011
Public health institute at UNMC graduates 23 scholars, welcomes 22 more
Institute produces future leaders in public health for three-state region The Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute, a professional development program of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, graduated its sixth class of scholars this fall. The year-long program is designed to build and enhance leadership skills for established and emerging […]
Oct 17, 2011
Cattlemen’s Ball awards $1.3 million to UNMC Eppley Cancer Center
Remaining $150,000 divided among 36 health and wellness organizations in West Point area West Point, NE – The 2011 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Ball, which raised a record total of nearly $1.5 million, has announced its distribution of the funds. The Eppley Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will receive 90 percent of the […]
Oct 12, 2011
UNMC selected for clinical trial using non-invasive treatment for depression
One of only 10 sites participating in trial A novel, non-invasive medical device may one day provide a drug-free treatment option for people with depression. The University of Nebraska Medical Center is one of 10 universities across the country conducting a clinical research trial with a transcranial magnetic stimulation device, known as NEST, or NeoSync […]
Oct 12, 2011