Chuck Brown Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska

Former Sen. Stinner, others recognized by BHECN

Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska at UNMC held its annual awards dinner in Omaha on April 16.

Apr 23, 2024

Top row from left, former Sen. John Stinner and Kenton Shaffer, MD. Bottom row from left: Cecilia Poon, PhD, Laurie Halpenny and Robin Conyers.

Former Sen. John Stinner, others recognized at BHECN awards dinner

Behavioral health advocates honored at April event.

Apr 18, 2024

Top row from left, former Sen. John Stinner and Kenton Shaffer, MD. Bottom row from left, Cecilia Poon, PhD, Laurie Halpenny and Robin Conyers.

Medica Foundation provides support to BHECN’s Project Peace

A funding award will advance BHECN’s goal of helping primary care providers treat behavioral health conditions.

Jan 24, 2024

Riley Machal, MD

Erin Schneider, EdD, named BHECN deputy director

The promotion recognizes Dr. Schneider’s work guiding the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska.

Jan 16, 2024

Erin Schneider, EdD

Dr. Ratnapradipa now leading BHECN’s research work

A key focus for Dr. Ratnapradipa will be to oversee workforce analysis research.

Aug 8, 2023

Kendra Ratnapradipa, PhD

BHECN completes ARPA grants with new awardees

More than $3 million was awarded to address state’s behavioral health workforce shortage.

Jun 30, 2023

Marley Doyle, MD, director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, and Jessica Buche, BHECN ARPA award director

BHECN completes ARPA funding allocation with second group of awardees

More than $3 million awarded to address state’s behavioral health workforce shortage

Jun 29, 2023

Marley Doyle, MD, and Jessica Buche

Bob Bartee, others honored at BHECN awards dinner

Bartee is recognized for service to the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, which he helped found.

May 1, 2023

Bob Bartee

Nearly $22 million requested as BHECN closes ARPA cycle

The second round of behavioral health funding received 137 applications.

Apr 13, 2023

BHECN opens second round of ARPA applications

The application cycle closes on April 10, with funding awards likely to be announced in June.

Feb 27, 2023