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UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and other medical center leaders attended a meeting with more than 50 leaders of the North Omaha community at a breakfast event held on April 8.<\/p>\n\n\n

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At the North Omaha Leadership Breakfast, UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, speaks to the group, with Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and, at left, Rachael Schmidt, of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Jane Meza, PhD, UNMC College of Pharmacy Dean Donald Klepser, PharmD, UNMC College of Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, and UNMC College of Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, also were among the leaders in attendance as the med center visitors fielded questions and spoke to community members about UNMC and Nebraska Medicine\u2019s work in the North Omaha area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Med center representatives joined community leaders to discuss ongoing and planned community engagement efforts, including outreach programs, mentorship, partnerships and events aimed at improving access to health care, education and wellness in the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Omaha leaders asked questions and were updated on the benefits and availability of genetic testing, as well as the importance and availability of cancer screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group also held tabletop discussions, identifying the need for better support for children, families and communities, stronger outreach, more trusted partnerships and more measurable goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sherie Thomas, a member of the chancellor\u2019s Board of Counselors and Omaha Police Department deputy chief, called it \u201ca great meeting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said: \u201cWe learned a lot about the work and the impactful programs UNMC is doing in the community. One key takeaway for me is seeing how information can be better disseminated throughout the community so individuals are aware and can find ways to participate and partner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Davies thanked the members of the community for attending the breakfast event, and he spoke to the group\u2019s suggestion that children need earlier exposure to health careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important for us to be present in the community for many reasons,\u201d he said. \u201cOne of the things I think is most important is that every child, student and their family know that there is a path to a health care career for those who want one. We want to start engaging with young people early, and it\u2019s important to get the community involved to light this path into the health care world for tomorrow\u2019s health and medical professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n

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