Press Release
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
UNMC researchers to study role of tumor microenvironment in pancreatic cancer
Hope to develop better therapeutics by learning more about pancreatic cancer cells
Oct 10, 2011
South Omaha health fair aims to fill preventive care gap
Free health screenings will be available on Saturday, Oct. 8 A health fair in south Omaha could be the prescription for anyone needing an annual check-up. Each year, as part of the city’s Bi-National Health week, health providers gather to provide services to the cities’ Latino community and anyone else who needs them. From diabetes […]
Oct 7, 2011
Susan G. Komen grant awarded to UNMC provides advocates for women with breast cancer
A grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® will help women get appropriate early detection, treatment and follow-up breast cancer services.
Oct 6, 2011
Cattlemen’s Ball to award nearly $150,000 to West Point area
36 health and wellness organizations will benefit West Point, NE – The 2011 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Ball will divide nearly $150,000 in proceeds among 36 organizations in the West Point area, ranging from local fire departments to nursing homes. Complete details of the grant awards will be delivered at a 7 p.m. presentation on Monday, Oct. […]
Oct 3, 2011
O’Neill named director of public relations for UNMC
Has held several posts in department over past 11 years Bill O’Neill has been named director of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Public Relations. O’Neill joined UNMC in 2000 as coordinator of publications and internal communications. He most recently was senior associate director for advancement, in which he oversaw the department’s marketing, social media […]
Sep 29, 2011
UNMC participating in clinical trials for fragile X syndrome
One of nine U.S. sites to study investigational drug
Sep 27, 2011
Honeybee health is topic of Oct. 6 Science Cafe in Lincoln
UNL professor of entomology and apiculture Marion Ellis to speak
Sep 27, 2011