Jo Giles UNMC public relations

College of Public Health adds 10 new faculty members

UNMC’s newest college continues to grow rapidly and move toward accreditation.

Oct 6, 2009

Omaha co-sponsors Bi-National Health Week activities

Omaha health providers and social service agencies have launched efforts to improve the health and well-being of underserved Latinos as part of the annual Bi-National Health Week, which runs Oct. 3-15.

Oct 5, 2009

Dr. Peck named associate public health dean

A nationally recognized leader in public health, Magda Peck, Sc.D., has been named associate dean for community engagement and public health practice in the UNMC College of Public Health.

Sep 29, 2009

Research Notes – A link between financial stress/quitting smoking

A new study by UNMC researchers shows that financial problems make it harder for people to kick the habit.

Sep 22, 2009

Report: State faces shortage of nurses, doctors, dentists

A two-year examination of Nebraska’s health care workforce shows a critical need to remedy a shortage of health care professionals.

Sep 16, 2009

A new scholarship for northeast Nebraska nursing students

A new scholarship that provides tuition, fees and a living stipend is available for students in northeast Nebraska who are interested in a nursing career.

Sep 9, 2009

Dr. Rajaram named director of Center for Reducing Health Disparities

Shireen Rajaram, Ph.D., has accepted the position of director of UNMC’s Center for Reducing Health Disparities in the College of Public Health.

Sep 3, 2009

Employee Diversity Network (EDN) to plan year-long series

From an Asian tea ceremony to tango dance lessons and thoughtful discussions, UNMC’s first Diversity Lectures and Cultural Arts Series provided entertaining and educational insights into the diverse cultures and backgrounds of employees.

Aug 18, 2009

Summer interns provide foundation for research work

For many gifted high school students, the interest is there — but the opportunities are few. That’s why Oluwatoyin Asojo, Ph.D., assistant professor in UNMC’s pathology and microbiology department, participates in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Project SEED program.

Jul 31, 2009

High school students spend their summer at UNMC

Before they embark on their college health care courses, 10 Omaha high school graduates spent part of their summer learning from professionals at UNMC.

Jul 30, 2009