Jo Giles UNMC public relations

Center for Global Health and Development gets nod from regents

Plans to create a Center for Global Health and Development (CGHAD) in the UNMC College of Public Health were approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday.

Apr 19, 2010

Dr. Pamies and Richard ‘Dick’ Holland to receive Men of Honor Award

UNMC vice chancellor Rubens Pamies, M.D., and longtime medical center supporter Richard “Dick” Holland will receive Men of Honor Awards from the 100 Black Men of Omaha, Inc.

Apr 16, 2010

Dr. Mueller receives Spirit of Community Service Award

Keith Mueller, Ph.D., professor in the College of Public Health’s Health Services Research and Administration Department, is nationally known as an expert in rural health policy and as a tireless advocate for better health policy in general.

Apr 8, 2010

Research Notes – Use of behavioral intervention to reduce infant mortality rates

As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)- DC Initiative to Reduce Infant Mortality in Minority Populations, researchers including examined several risk factors that are often interconnected yet contribute to the health disparities in infant mortality rates.

Mar 26, 2010

UNMC takes part in annual north Omaha health fair

As it has in previous years, UNMC will participate in the annual Black Family Health and Wellness Association’s health fair.

Mar 24, 2010

Bold women saluted at UNMC event

Although the women’s movement began in 1840, our country is still celebrating “firsts” for women 170 years later.

Mar 19, 2010

UNMC Grants – South Omaha Community Care Council program receives funding

A program to target gang violence in south Omaha is the recipient of a South Omaha Historical Grant for 2010.

Mar 17, 2010

UNMC to recognize ‘bold and gutsy’ women

Real stories about gusty women from around the globe are the focus of a Thursday event to highlight Women’s History Month.

Mar 9, 2010

Research collaboration with American Indian communities the focus of conference

Authentic and reciprocal relationships with community members are critical for effective research collaborations and projects. That is why UNMC’s Center for Reducing Health Disparities is offering a one-day conference to facilitate research with American Indian populations.

Mar 5, 2010

Spoken word performance will celebrate Black History Month

It dates back to the shores of West Africa. Spoken word is a unique oral tradition deeply embedded in African-American culture and community.

Feb 24, 2010