Rural
Medical center celebrates 30 years of transplantation
Program recognized as one of the best in the world.
Mar 28, 2013
UNMC study suggests vitamin D could reduce lung inflammation in asthma, COPD
In the first study of its kind, results of a UNMC research study suggests that vitamin D may be important for humans exposed to agricultural organic dust.
Feb 20, 2013
Study shows dramatic primary care shortage in rural areas
The number of primary care physicians in Nebraska is 30 percent lower than previously reported by the American Medical Association.
Dec 14, 2012
Pain medication addiction reaching epidemic level in Nebraska
Hydrocodone was most prescribed drug in America in 2011
Nov 16, 2012
A fascinating look at the demanding day of a family physician in rural Nebraska
A UNMC writer profiles a typical day in the life of a family physician.
Oct 18, 2012
Dr. Oestreich hits the road for research
Julie Oestreich, Pharm.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacy practice in the College of Pharmacy, is in the midst of an investigation, much of which was conducted not in the lab, but on the road.
Sep 20, 2012
Rural health is focus of two grants received by UNMC Allied Health program
$1.6 million in funding will support conferences for physician assistants, research study on fall prevention
Aug 10, 2012
Uninsureds climb to record high in Nebraska
Read about a UNMC study regarding a dramatic rise in uninsured Nebraskans.
Aug 2, 2012
