Jo Giles UNMC public relations
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
Courage in the workplace – Why it matters — DATE CORRECTED
Clennon King — who will present “Why Courage is Worth Catching: How courage can bring positive social change” at UNMC on Thursday — tells us why courage counts at work.
Feb 1, 2011
Courage and social change focus of Thursday event
It isn’t always easy or comfortable. But having the courage to change your environment can alter the course of your life and those around you.
Jan 31, 2011
Book signings feature volunteers’ Haiti relief stories
Employees, faculty and staff have two opportunities to hear compelling stories about innovation, resilience and inspiration from the UNMC health care volunteers who provided relief in Haiti.
Jan 28, 2011