Jo Giles UNMC public relations
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
Nebraska native headlines UNMC Black History program
Joseph White, Ph.D., is known as the “Godfather” of black psychology. The Nebraska native returns to Omaha today to kick-off the 2010 Diversity Lectures and Cultural Arts Series.
Feb 17, 2010
UNMC, metro school districts form health care career alliance
A future shortage of health care providers across Nebraska has prompted a community effort to prepare high school students for health care careers.
Jan 27, 2010
Wellness Wednesday – Grant aims to fight childhood obesity
Omaha was one of 41 cities selected to receive a Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Jan 20, 2010