Rural

Mark Balschweid, Ph.D., to lead Rural Futures Institute

Dr. Balschweid enters RFI during launch of the Nebraska Thriving Index.

Jul 10, 2019

‘Pathway’ summit looks to the future

Event aimed to strengthen “pathway programs” for students to enter the health professions, then return to rural areas to practice.

May 22, 2019

Paul Turman, Ph.D., chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, left, and Marysz Rames, Ph.D., president of Wayne State College, participate in a roundtable discussion with Merlyn Vogt, D.D.S., assistant dean for student affairs at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

RFD-TV show addresses rural health workforce shortages

UNMC chancellor, national expert provide insight on how to attract, retain health professionals.

May 3, 2019

From left, Ted Epperly, M.D., president and CEO of the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho, and Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., on "Rural America Live."

UNMC’s impact on rural Nebraska

University’s efforts to combat workforce shortages and boost access to health care training highlighted.

Jan 28, 2019

Comprehensive genetics clinic opens at rural hospital

Clinic at Gordon Memorial Hospital provides access to services for which residents otherwise would have to travel several hours.

Dec 20, 2018

The comprehensive genetics clinic at Gordon (Neb.) Memorial Hospital, is under the direction of (pictured left to right) Omar Rahman, M.D., director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Genetic Medicine at UNMC; Shanna Rosentrater, licensed mental health practitioner; Cate Jones-Hazledine, Ph.D., who owns Western Nebraska Behavioral Health in nearby Rushville, Neb.; and Doris Brown, CEO of Gordon Memorial Hospital.

Wendy Wells receives national rural health service award

Scottsbluff UNMC College of Nursing instructor recognized for making positive impact on rural lives.

Dec 4, 2018

Wendy Wells

UNMC alum aims to help others in rural community

Physician assistant making an impact in Norfolk.

Aug 27, 2018

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Forum aims to reduce mental health stigmas

Rural Health Education Network holds forum at Wayne State College.

Apr 13, 2018

Wayne State College students learned about mental health at a recent forum held on the Wayne State campus through the UNMC Rural Health Education Network.

Study will use smartphones to monitor patients at risk for heart disease

Residents in rural Southeast Nebraska will participate.

Mar 30, 2018

From left: Gayle Keller, David Borg, M.D., and Justine Wetengaard, M.D., all with the Family Medicine Clinic; Christyne Pokorny, Community Medical Center; Amanda Drier, Southeast District Health Department; Paula Schulz, Ph.D.; Patrik Johansson, M.D.; Grant Brueggeman and Kevin Cluskey, both of Southeast District Health Department; and Sandra Catlin, Family Medicine Clinic.

Under the microscope: Primary care nurses in rural Nebraska

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., talks with Lynne Buchanan, Ph.D., program director in UNMC’s College of Nursing and principal investigator of a new $1.2 million grant.

Aug 16, 2017

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