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Federal law expands paid leave options for COVID-19 related absences

Family First Coronavirus Response Act provides additional leave options.

Apr 13, 2020

Mask guidance for UNMC faculty, staff and students

New guidelines were issued on April 10.

Apr 13, 2020

Outstanding mentor of junior faculty: Anna Dunaevsky, Ph.D.

Tuesday’s annual faculty meeting has been moved completely to Zoom.

Apr 13, 2020

Anna Dunaevsky, Ph.D.

Faculty develop course to study COVID-19

“Impact of Infectious Diseases” explores how virus is impacting physicians, society and the health care system.

Apr 13, 2020

From left, Sean Figy, M.D., and Regan Taylor, M.D.

John Sparks, M.D., leaves a legacy at UNMC

Dr. Sparks was chair of pediatrics for more than 10 years.

Apr 13, 2020

John Sparks, M.D.

MENTOR Nebraska names UNMC business of the year

Award honors businesses committed to helping young people achieve their potential.

Apr 10, 2020

Outstanding mentor of junior faculty: Maneesh Jain, Ph.D.

Dr. Jain will be honored at the annual faculty meeting on April 14.

Apr 10, 2020

Maneesh Jain, Ph.D.

Questions with Chancellor Gold

What are plans for summer classes?

Apr 10, 2020

Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., chancellor of UNMC and UNO

Kari Simonsen, M.D., to lead pediatrics

Dr. Simonsen appointed chair for the UNMC Department of Pediatrics; also leads pediatric services for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.

Apr 10, 2020

Kari Simonsen, M.D.

SIM-NE hosts training on coronavirus for rural hospitals

More than 350 providers from critical access hospitals registered for the Facebook Live event.

Apr 10, 2020

From left, Eric Ernest, M.D., Shelly Schwedhelm and Doug Dekker participate in the Facebook Live training event.
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