Psychiatry

Med students, Dr. Balasanova team to publish paper

The case study, published in The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders, an example of the positive effects of de-stigmatizing substance use disorder.

Aug 5, 2022

From left, Ben Johnson, Sean McDermott and Alëna Balasanova, MD

UNMC for the record, July 22, 2022

News items on a national appointment for Howard Liu, MD, and a corridor closing for four weeks in University Tower.

Jul 22, 2022

Howard Liu, MD

Psychiatry colleagues remember Dan Jacques

Virtual memorial was held on June 3 to remember ‘simply irreplaceable’ colleague.

Jun 7, 2022

Dan Jacques

Combating Anxiety With Innovation

UNMC innovators are using simulation and 3D printing to both screen and prepare patients for deep brain stimulation surgery.

Jun 2, 2022

Dennis Rieke, physician assistant with the UNMC Department of Neurosurgery, models the 3D-printed stereotactic head frame.

New faculty

Three new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.

May 2, 2022

Alan Williamson, MD

Dr. Balasanova recognized for work with residents

Alëna Balasanova, MD, received a certificate of excellence from the American Psychiatric Association.

Apr 19, 2022

Alëna Balasanova, MD

129 UNMC senior medical students receive residency assignments

Match Day is an annual rite of passage for medical students – a day when students across the country learn where they will train for the next three to seven years, depending on the medical area of their choice.

Mar 18, 2022

UNMC history: Frank Menolascino, MD

Dr. Menolascino dedicated his life to improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities locally and across the world.

Mar 14, 2022

Frank Menolascino, MD

UNMC addiction doctors take on stigmas

One small change in terms — from ‘abuse’ to ‘use’ — is considered key in helping patients suffering from addiction.

Feb 2, 2022

Ken Zoucha, MD, and Alena Balasanova, MD

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine conducting study on device for generalized anxiety disorder

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders

Jan 26, 2022

Lauren Edwards, MD and Justin Weeks, PhD
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