Rural

BHECN to award nearly $20 million in ARPA funds

The funds will boost Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce through 83 different projects.

Jan 26, 2023

Marley Doyle, MD

Pathology services and Kearney Regional mark 5 years

The institutions joined up in 2017 to improve access to pathology services in rural Nebraska.

Jan 5, 2023

Representatives from the UNMC and Kearney Regional Medical Center during their visit

Timothy Blecha, MD, receives Koefoot Award

Dr. Blecha, recognized as an outstanding preceptor, practices in Superior, Nebraska.

Dec 29, 2022

From left, UNMC Family Medicine Medical Student Clerkship Director Mindy Lacey, MD, Timothy Blecha, MD, and UNMC Family Medicine Chair Jeffrey Harrison, MD

Sen. Mike Jacobson tours UNMC

The senator met with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, talked with the BHECN team and toured iEXCEL.

Dec 28, 2022

Nebraska State Sen. Mike Jacobson tours UNMC's iEXCEL program with Michael Hollins, associate executive director, community and business strategy.

UNMC students invited on road trip to Norfolk

The group will explore rural health systems and get a look Norfolk’s career options.

Oct 17, 2022

Faith Regional Health in Norfolk

Undergrads in academic health pathways visit UNMC

More than 200 students spent two days exploring future health profession tracks.

Oct 12, 2022

Bill Glass, director, visualization and technology, speaks to visiting students about new technology in medical education during a tour of iEXCEL.

UNMC, UNK launch new nursing pathway program

The early admission pathway program will help boost the Bachelor of Science in Nursing pipeline in Nebraska.

Sep 21, 2022

A UNMC College of Nursing student takes part in training at the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus.

AHEC outreach grant renewed for five more years

UNMC has held the federal Area Health Education Center grant since 2001.

Sep 18, 2022

Jeffrey Harrison, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Family Medicine 

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center analyzes Nebraska’s cancer needs

The needs assessment provides guidance for organizations to make a difference against cancer in the state.

Sep 15, 2022

Dr. Fauci to appear with Dr. Gold on Rural Health Matters

Monday’s guest is among leading national, regional figures who are scheduled to appear on upcoming shows.

Sep 15, 2022

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases