Jo Giles UNMC public relations
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
UNMC students discuss their work with underserved patients
It may have been a few summers ago, but Ashley Huff remembers clearly what it felt like to see people risk their lives in the desert.
Jul 23, 2009
UNMC partners with OPS, UNL, media for special science project
Global concerns over the spread of the H1N1 virus sparked interest in infectious diseases and viruses. This week, Omaha Public Schools (OPS) high school teachers and students will study virology with UNMC researchers.
Jul 15, 2009
Freedom celebration culminates year long diversity series
Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine it could take six months for news to reach another part of the country. With cell phones, twitter, e-mail and instant messages, we are connected (or overloaded) with information.
Jul 6, 2009