UNMC Today - Today's Headlines

Students aim to aid residents, fellows, physicians

Volunteer program looks to ease strain during COVID-19 crisis.

Mar 31, 2020

UNMC CoRE volunteers Ellie Blusys (holding Piper, at left) and Katherine Dudley (petting Stella, at right) are pet-sitting for resident Bhavani Pokala, M.D. (center).

New virtual tour video a recruitment tool

Video aimed at prospective students, faculty and staff not able to visit due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 31, 2020

BHECN Serenity Project offers online yoga, meditation

Free sessions are part of BHECN’s commitment to “heal the healers,” director says.

Mar 30, 2020

Marley Doyle, M.D., director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska

Environmental Services offers cleaning stations

Sanitary stations are set up around campus.

Mar 30, 2020

Dr. Gold offers answers on the COVID-19 response

In a new feature, Chancellor Gold addresses a daily question about how UNMC is reacting to the pandemic.

Mar 30, 2020

Parking changes instituted at medical center

Parking enforcement in several lots at the Nebraska Medical Center/UNMC campus has been relaxed.

Mar 30, 2020

Surge tent to be set up outside emergency department

Space will allow additional bed capacity and increases preparedness.

Mar 30, 2020

The ED surge tent will be erected today on campus.

Hospital makes changes in patient access

University Tower level five ready for COVID-related patients; Emergency department creating ‘COVID-19 hot zone.’

Mar 30, 2020

All employees in clinical areas must wear procedural face masks

New policy went into effect March 28.

Mar 30, 2020

Med center experts release e-free book on quarantine

E-book targeted toward health professionals.

Mar 27, 2020