Rural
AHEC outreach grant renewed for five more years
UNMC has held the federal Area Health Education Center grant since 2001.
Sep 18, 2022

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

Bob Bartee set to retire in early 2023
Chris Kratochvil, MD, named interim vice chancellor for external relations.
Sep 8, 2022

Regents OK project to address rural workforce shortage
The new Rural Health Education Building is the next phase in a partnership between UNMC and the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Aug 12, 2022

Dr. Jarzynka receives Robert S. Wigton Award
Kim Jarzynka named Robert S. Wigton Most Valuable Program Director for leadership, contributions to UNMC’s graduate medical education efforts.
Jul 6, 2022

Report shows growth, but more efforts needed to build Nebraska’s rural health workforce
Study was commissioned and funded by UNMC’s Office of Rural Health Initiatives and Area Health Education Center Program
Jun 16, 2022

Legislature OKs UNK-UNMC Rural Health Complex funding
Bill now moves to Gov. Ricketts’ desk for consideration.
Apr 8, 2022

COM student of the month
Stephanie Emig is a fourth-year student in the family medicine advanced rural training program — and also a gif.
Feb 2, 2022

Program director of the month
Aaron Lanik, MD, is director of the Family Medicine Rural Training Track.
Feb 2, 2022
