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Dr. James Anderson named public health associate dean for research
James Anderson, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for research in UNMC’s College of Public Health.
Nov 11, 2009
Profiling UNMC’s top post docs
Xinming Liu, Ph.D., and Gurudutt Pendyala, Ph.D. — UNMC Postdocs of the Year for 2009 — weigh in on their research and work at UNMC.
Nov 9, 2009
Drs. Margalit, Watanabe-Galloway assume new COPH roles
Ruth Margalit, M.D., and Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, Ph.D., have taken on new roles in the College of Public Health, Dean Ayman El-Mohandes, M.B.B.Ch., M.D., M.P.H., announced recently.
Oct 29, 2009
Employees enjoy play as part of UNMC’s diversity series
The life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was portrayed in song, images and dance in “Frida Behind The Mirror” last Friday in UNMC’s Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Oct 14, 2009
UNMC’s Jackie Hill receives national breast cancer award
Jackie Hill, community nurse coordinator in UNMC’s Center for Reducing Health Disparities in the College of Public Health, received the “Women Who Get It Right Award” from the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund.
Oct 12, 2009
Community health fair reaches nearly 800 residents
The South Omaha Community Health Fair had the highest turnout in event history. The free health fair included critical screenings such as blood pressure, cholesterol, vision, prostate and oral care screenings.
Oct 12, 2009
Diversity/cultural arts series kicks off Friday
A second season of interesting topics and cultural performances kicks off Friday as UNMC opens the 2009-2010 Diversity Lectures and Cultural Arts Series with a play about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Oct 7, 2009
College of Public Health adds 10 new faculty members
UNMC’s newest college continues to grow rapidly and move toward accreditation.
Oct 6, 2009
Omaha co-sponsors Bi-National Health Week activities
Omaha health providers and social service agencies have launched efforts to improve the health and well-being of underserved Latinos as part of the annual Bi-National Health Week, which runs Oct. 3-15.
Oct 5, 2009
Dr. Peck named associate public health dean
A nationally recognized leader in public health, Magda Peck, Sc.D., has been named associate dean for community engagement and public health practice in the UNMC College of Public Health.
Sep 29, 2009