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Glass tower to serve as cancer center ‘cornerstone’

Omaha artist Jun Kaneko will design tower for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

May 19, 2016

From left, Nebraska Medicine patients Autumn Sullivan and Daisy Anguiano Miranda took part in the announcement with UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and Jun Kaneko.

Dr. Khan’s new book explores ‘The Next Pandemic’

New book by Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., dean of the College of Public Health, comes out May 24.

May 18, 2016

Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., dean of the UNMC College of Public Health

Gilg family establishes UNMC professorship

Karen Honeycutt is first holder of professorship named in honor of former Holt County residents Clarence and Nelle Gilg.

May 13, 2016

From left, Msgr. James Gilg, son of Clarence and Nelle Gilg; Dr. Gerry Christensen, husband of Mary Clare Haven; Mary Clare Haven, daughter of Clarence and Nelle Gilg; Karen Honeycutt, inaugural Gilg Professor; Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Students receive free eye exams, glasses at UNMC

Collaborative week-long vision clinic is being hosted by UNMC College of Public Health.

May 11, 2016

Two UNMC health professionals show creative side

Robert Wigton, M.D., and Evelyn Render-Katz hold dual art show at Connect Gallery this month.

May 11, 2016

Evelyn Render-Katz and Robert Wigton, M.D., display two of the works they will have on display this month at the Connect Gallery.

Under the Microscope: Opportunities for UNMC in China

Dr. Gold speaks with Jane Meza, Ph.D., about her participation in a recent trip to China to explore opportunities for collaboration in public health.

May 10, 2016

Smokes or food? Ads have impact

Point of sale marketing drives purchasing decisions for smokers, a new study finds.

May 10, 2016

Mohammad Siahpush, Ph.D., professor, health promotion, social & behavioral health, and associate dean for research in the College of Public Health

MMI’s Konopasek honored with Kerrie Orozco Award

Award recognizes spirit of volunteerism and promoting the partnership between Omaha Public Schools and the Special Olympics.

May 9, 2016

Liz Konopasek, of the Munroe-Meyer Institute's physical therapy department, is given the Kerrie Orozco Volunteer Award by members of the Omaha Police Department.

Dr. Hageman named Worthingham Fellow

Award is the American Physical Therapy Association’s highest membership honor.

May 9, 2016

Patricia Hageman, Ph.D., Karen Linder Distinguished Professor for Women's Health

Office of Health Professions Education is created

New department dedicated to using education to facilitate the development of health professions workforce.

May 4, 2016

The Office of Health Professions Education includes (left-right): Kay Grant, program coordinator; Frank Pietrantoni, director; and Carla Snyder, program coordinator.