Jo Giles UNMC public relations
A discussion with new SMDEP director Stephen Toller
School may be out for some but a large group of undergraduate students are on UNMC’s campus for advanced learning opportunities.
Jun 15, 2011
Students share stories from India — ROOM CORRECTED
This year, for the first time, the College of Public Health sent students abroad to gain learning and research experiences.
May 9, 2011
UNMC leads community effort for Japan disaster relief
It was a simple request from a young man at Monday’s evening’s Japanese relief effort planning meeting at UNMC. “Help my family in Japan,” he said.
Apr 22, 2011
Public health in action — Award highlights student’s public health commitment
Growing up in Texas near the border of Mexico, Gabriela Torre Puckett’s family couldn’t afford health insurance. “My dad, who had one year of medical school training, took care of most of our health needs,” she said.
Apr 8, 2011
World Health Day – Dr. Panigrahi discusses antimicrobial resistance
As we continue our National Public Health Week coverage, we spotlight UNMC professionals who have joined the World Health Organization (WHO) efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance.
Apr 7, 2011
Public health in action – A discussion with Dr. El-Mohandes
In recognition of National Public Health Week, we talk with UNMC public health dean Ayman El-Mohandes, M.B.B.Ch., M.D., M.P.H., about some of what’s going on in his college.
Apr 4, 2011
Where you live and your job — major factors in life expectancy
When it comes to life expectancy, family history has something to do with it. But where you live, your job and educational level have a lot more to do with it, said Harvard’s David Williams, Ph.D., who will speak at UNMC on Thursday.
Mar 28, 2011
Dr. Watanabe-Galloway to lead UNMC’s Japanese relief effort
When it comes to disaster preparedness, Japan is one of the best in the world. But, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami devastated many of the country’s rural villages.
Mar 25, 2011
Faculty recount ‘IPE’ day experiences
Faculty members talk about what they saw from students during the recent Interprofessional Education Day at UNMC.
Feb 21, 2011
Dr. Nickol named assistant dean for interprofessional education
Devin Nickol, M.D., an assistant professor of internal medicine, has been named assistant dean for interprofessional education in UNMC Academic Affairs.
Feb 9, 2011