From UNMC Today

From left, Mindy Lacey, MD; Jeffrey Harrison, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Family Medicine; Barb Jackson; Richard Jackson, MD, and Kent Niss, MD, UNMC alumni, volunteer preceptor.

Here are some College of Medicine stories from this past month’s UNMC Today that you might have missed.

Northwall Plaza dedication a time for celebration

William Northwall, MD, says: ‘UNMC holds a special place in my heart.’ Read more.

Richard Jackson, MD, receives 2021 Koefoot Award

Pawnee City physician nominated by medical students who, over the years, have completed rotations with him. Read more.

The long walk home

Benson Edagwa, MD, is making a mark in Nebraska, and on the world stage. But his story began on another continent, when a career in science wasn’t even a passing thought. Read more.

Study: Annual HIV/AIDS intervention shows promise

Paper in Nature Communications explores once-yearly pharmaceutical treatment. Read more.

Student-run, free clinics serve the community

Clinics also provide valuable educational opportunities for UNMC students. Read more.

Dr. De Alba joins national campaign against vaccine hesitancy

Federal effort aimed to address the Hispanic community, where vaccination rates remain low. Read more.

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