Rural

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

Bob Bartee set to retire in early 2023

Chris Kratochvil, MD, named interim vice chancellor for external relations.

Sep 8, 2022

Bob Bartee

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

UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen (left) and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, address the University of Nebraska Board of Regents Thursday on the Rural Health Education Building at UNK.

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

From left, Kim Jarzynka, MD; Chandra Are, MBBS, associate dean of graduate medical education; and Vicki Hamm, administrative director of graduate medical education

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

Nicole Carritt

Legislature OKs UNK-UNMC Rural Health Complex funding

Bill now moves to Gov. Ricketts’ desk for consideration.

Apr 8, 2022

The Health Science Education Complex on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Kearney