The Omaha Checkup
About the Series
The Omaha Checkup is a collaborative film series presented by the UNMC College of Public Health and Film Streams with the generous support of Dr. Katie Weitz. Through free, thought-provoking screenings and community dialogue, the series examines the forces that shape public health both locally and globally. The Omaha Checkup invites audiences to explore how history, policy, and identity intersect with health and well-being.
This recurring series takes place on the first Monday of each month with the film screening starting at 6:30 p.m. Prior to the screening, attendees are invited to indulge in heavy hors d'oeuvres at 6 p.m. in the Film Streams lobby.
Each screening is followed by a panel discussion or conversation with local experts, advocates, and community members, fostering deeper understanding and action around the most pressing health issues of our time.
Special thanks to our collaborators at Film Streams and to Paul Weishapl, Director of the Nebraska Harm Reduction Program.
In the News
Upcoming Screenings
03-02-2026
The White House Effect
Resources Guide
Keep the conversation going. Check out resources from previous screenings below.
March – The White House Effect
February – Aftershock
The film witness Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac families become ardent activists in the maternal health space, seeking justice through legislation, medical accountability, community, and the power of art. Their work introduces a myriad of people including a growing brotherhood of surviving Black fathers, along with the work of midwives and physicians on the ground fighting for institutional reform. Through their collective journeys, the film brings us to the front lines of the growing birth justice movement that is demanding systemic change within our medical system and government.
January – Attention Must Be Paid: Women Lost in the Opioid Crisis
Filmmaker Debra Gonsher Vinik turns her lens on the opioid crisis, highlighting the women whose stories have long been overlooked. With more than 200,000 women lost to opioid use since 1999, this documentary brings urgent attention to their experiences and the epidemic’s growing toll.
The Omaha Checkup is a signature event series marking the College of Public Health’s 20th Anniversary. As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to our vision of healthiest people & places worldwide.
To support this mission and our ongoing work in education, research, and community health, please consider giving to the We Will Not Rest Fund.