Rural

Program director of the month

Aaron Lanik, MD, is director of the Family Medicine Rural Training Track.

Feb 2, 2022

Aaron Lanik, MD

UNMC ranked top 10 in primary care, rural practice

Latest U.S. News & World Report rankings released Tuesday.

Mar 31, 2021

RA research eyes role of agricultural dust

New study shows more exaggerated inflammatory lung disease, increased autoimmunity and arthritis in mice.

Mar 10, 2021

From left, Jill Poole, MD, and Rohit Gaurav, PhD

Goal: Improve care facilities’ response to outbreaks

Program focuses on education through tele-mentoring.

Feb 1, 2021

From left, Deborah Levy, PhD, Keith Hansen, and Matthew Beacom, MD

Pipeline programs help students to health careers

Area Health Education Centers support pre-health professions educational programs.

Jan 6, 2021

Hannah Dickey (photo by Margaret Cain)

Forum will explore 2020’s impact on behavioral health

BHECN will host the free online forum Dec. 9

Nov 24, 2020

Nicole Carritt, director of Rural Health Initiatives at UNMC and assistant director of outreach and engagement for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, will take part in the Dec. 9 forum.

UNMC team, rural collaborators receive award for innovation

Innovative program designed for young women with breast cancer.

Oct 22, 2020

BHECN names award recipients in six Nebraska counties

Awards recognize individuals who made a significant impact in the behavioral health field in the state.

Oct 19, 2020

Marley Doyle, MD, director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska

Health workforce report shows need in rural areas

Study was commissioned and funded by Office of Rural Health Initiatives and Nebraska Area Health Education Center Program.

Oct 6, 2020

Nizar Wehbi, MD, assistant professor and deputy director for the UNMC Center for Health Policy

UNMC health care workforce report shows need in rural areas

Physician, nurse practitioner numbers up slightly

Oct 6, 2020

Nizar Wehbi, MD