Press Release
UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute offers free statewide behavioral health telehealth
Individuals do not need to be current patients of MMI to get the free service
May 13, 2020

UNMC, Nebraska Extension announce changes to summer tractor safety course
Online training, then in-person driving training in 5 Nebraska cities
May 13, 2020

UNMC SIM-NE hosts three more virtual COVID-19 training sessions
Training held on patient surge prep, leadership, rapidly changing rural health care environment
May 12, 2020

Helmsley Charitable Trust gift will impact cardiac care across state
Grant of $1.5 million will provide emergency cardiac care equipment, emergency medical training
May 11, 2020

UNMC ag center offers respiratory protection recommendations
Cloth face coverings are not an acceptable replacement for a respirator at preventing exposure to respiratory hazards in the agricultural workplace. They should only be used as a means of infection control.
May 11, 2020

UNMC, COVAXX partner to provide large-scale COVID-19 antibody blood testing
The UNMC/COVAXX partnership will provide a comprehensive end-to-end solution to process tens of thousands of COVID-19 antibody tests per day
May 11, 2020

UNMC researcher one of 12 to receive grant to study heart related to COVID-19
The one-year, $100,000 grant will allow Dr. Gundry to explore the role of glycans, carbohydrates attached to proteins and lipids, in cardiovascular injuries
May 8, 2020

Three to be honored during UNMC commencement
Honorary Doctorate of Science Degree, UNMC Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award, J.G. Elliott Award bestowed
May 8, 2020

University of Nebraska develops pandemic recovery guide for higher education
The 19-page recovery guide is intended as a tool to guide higher education campuses through three steps based on disease prevalence and stability of available resources.
May 8, 2020

UNMC College of Public Health Receives National Award
In recognition of its continuous efforts to promote equity and social justice in health and health care, the UNMC College of Public Health has been awarded the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).
May 7, 2020
