Patient Care

Inside the Innovation Design Unit: Transforming patient care

The 17-bed unit on the sixth floor of University Tower is testing new models of care, innovating tech and facility design.

Jun 17, 2026

The 17-bed Innovation Design Unit, which opened to patients in January 2025, is on the sixth floor of University Tower.

A Q&A with UNMC’s James Armitage, MD

Dr. Armitage credits teamwork for elevating UNMC’s work in lymphoma research.

Jun 15, 2026

James Armitage, MD, is pictured near the James O. Armitage Center for Leukemia and Lymphoma Research, on the fourth floor of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

A 33-ton delivery changing the future of cancer care

The first proton beam therapy machine arrives in Nebraska, right here at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Nebraska Medical Center.

Jun 10, 2026

Workers watch as a state-of-the-art proton beam therapy system is hoisted into the air as part of the installation process when the system arrived at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center on June 6.

‘What if that could be me?’

Inside UNMC’s groundbreaking clinical trials and the philanthropy helping to change lives.

Jun 4, 2026

Beth Smith walks with Matthew Lunning, DO, medical director of the Gene and Cellular Therapy Program at UNMC.

A new era of patient care takes shape in Clarkson Tower

The fully renovated unit on level four will combine innovative technology with modern design when it opens this December.

May 22, 2026

Construction on level four of Clarkson Tower is scheduled to be completed in October,  followed by equipment installation. The unit is set to open in December.

Dr. O’Malley to give presentation on uterine fibroids

Radiology’s Marie O’Malley, MD, is the presenter in the Olson Center for Women’s Health and UNMC College of Nursing series.

Apr 28, 2026

Marie O’Malley, MD

‘Gut Check’ gastroenterology seminar set for April 28

The event, to be held at the Truhlsen Campus Events Center, will discuss practical gastroenterology updates for clinicians.

Apr 16, 2026

A digital illustration showing a human torso with highlighted digestive system organs, including stomach, intestines, and liver, in red. Background features medical symbols, a stethoscope and an electrocardiogram line.

College volunteers make latest Children’s Dental Day event shine

Forty children received services at April 8 event in Lincoln.

Apr 13, 2026

Volunteer faculty, staff, residents and students served children at the April 8 event.

New faculty spotlight: Hwi Young Kim, MD, PhD

Dr. Kim is a professor in the UNMC Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Apr 7, 2026

Hwi Young Kim, MD, PhD

Strengthening care for mothers and babies

The new effort will bring together the med center’s specialists to provide coordinated, expert care throughout pregnancy and birth.

Apr 1, 2026

A pregnant woman smiles while waiting for her prenatal appointment in a doctor's office waiting room.