Stories of Impact
Your partner in the community
The impact of community engagement at UNMC is seen in the stories that arise from our faculty, staff and students' various partnerships, educational and clinical activities, events, awards and research.
These celebrated stories drive change by amplifying efforts to address pressing health needs in our Nebraska community.
UNMC Change-Makers
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Students Rallied to Serve the Community
Students took action during the pandemic by organizing a citywide mask-making and distribution project, raising money to purchase personal hygiene products for women living in shelters and those living in poverty, and distributing food and toiletry staples to refugees and immigrants.
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Connecting Older Patients with Community Resources
April Recher knows how to make connections. As a geriatric primary care liaison, she connects older discharged patients with community resources to reduce hospital readmissions.
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Clinics Reduce Vaccination Disparities
Teams from UNMC made sure members of the North Omaha community were informed about the COVID-19 vaccine and ensured all individuals who wanted the vaccine had access to it.
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Violence Prevention Helps At-Risk Youths
How can an academic medical center connect with youths on the dangers of violence and risk for injury? Initially, by building trust through credible messengers, believes Dr. Charity Evans.
Making an Impact in North and South Omaha
Discover some of the partnerships we've formed with communities in North and South Omaha that are helping create meaningful impact that transforms lives.
