Outreach

South Omaha leaders host meeting with Dr. Davies, UNMC officials

The conversation offered another opportunity to listen to community members’ experiences and make connections to UNMC resources.

Nov 8, 2024

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, participates in a roundtable discussion with leaders in the South Omaha community at the Latino Center of the Midlands.

UNMC CPERS receives grant to develop threat training for hospitals

The training will benefit health care organizations nationwide, providing a crucial resource for facilities that face increasing risks of violence.

Nov 7, 2024

Keith Hansen

UNMC named new public health regional center for CDC

As one of 10 Regional Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response, UNMC will administer the center for Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.

Oct 30, 2024

Rachel Lookadoo, JD, and Lauren Sauer

Dr. Voss secures Fulbright award for partnership in Indonesia

Nursing’s Joachim Voss, PhD, will use the prestigious opportunity in Jakarta to aid faculty and research development and improve health care education.

Oct 30, 2024

Joachim Voss, PhD

Second ‘One-Stop Cancer Shop’ event set for Saturday

The event is sponsored by the UNMC College of Nursing, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Nebraska Medicine and community partners.

Oct 25, 2024

Claire Thiele, UNMC nursing student, volunteered at the first One-Stop Cancer Shop event in September.

Drs. Hanson and Jackson will join wheat fiber roundtable

The Wheat Fiber for Rural Health and Wealth Roundtable, presented in part by the University of Nebraska, will be Nov. 7.

Oct 24, 2024

Mariah Jackson, PhD, and Corrine Hanson, PhD

A skilled surgeon’s hands and an unconventional patient

UNMC’s Joseph Morgan, MD, and a team from orthopaedic surgery join with the Henry Doorly Zoo for an intricate surgery on a monkey’s hand.

Oct 23, 2024

Going into the procedure on Yuki, Joseph Morgan, MD, wanted the surgical repair to be strong enough to hold up to a primate's active lifestyle.

EMS responders learn from UNMC’s cardiac, stroke care experts

UNMC held the Activate EMS Symposium at the Davis Global Center on Oct. 4.

Oct 23, 2024

Edward O’Leary, MD, associate professor in the UNMC Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and medical director of the Cardiovascular Catheterization Laboratory and of Chest Pain Services, gave a presentation to visiting emergency medical personnel.

UNMC’s pathway program event draws 250 students

The programs offer a key pipeline for training health care professionals who then go out to practice in rural and underserved communities around Nebraska.

Oct 22, 2024

UNMC pathways program students visited the Omaha campus Oct. 7, including tours of the health care simulation capabilities at the Davis Global Center.

Public health leadership institute graduates 18th scholar class

The Great Plains Leadership Institute offers a robust curriculum for professionals wanting to enhance the health of their communities.

Oct 18, 2024

The Great Plains Leadership Institute scholars