Lisa Spellman
Nebraska Science Festival highlights in Lincoln, Nebraska City area
The seventh annual Nebraska Science Festival – presented by the University of Nebraska Medical Center – runs throughout the month of April and includes an array of science- and technology-related activities in 20 communities across the state. With more than 100+ SciFest activities, there is something for every age and interest. Gaze at the […]
Apr 3, 2019
Nebraska Science Festival highlights in western Nebraska
The seventh annual Nebraska Science Festival – presented by the University of Nebraska Medical Center – runs throughout the month of April and includes an array of science- and technology-related activities in 20 communities across the state. With more than 100+ SciFest activities, there is something for every age and interest. Become a trained […]
Apr 3, 2019
Mental health focused webinar series addresses flood related stressors
The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is hosting a seven-part webinar series for behavioral health professionals across the state focused on the mental health aspects of dealing with the aftermath of flooding in the state. The webinar series will begin Wednesday, March 27 and end Friday, […]
Mar 26, 2019
Emergency Medicine Professor Discusses Health risks associated with flood water
Eric Ernest, M.D., assistant professor of emergency medicine in the College of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, discusses things people should consider regarding health risks associated with exposure to contaminated flood water and other health risks during clean-up. Here is a Dropbox link to video featuring Dr. Eric Ernest: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w3j22p2yf0d5tau/AACcVjvLq2u0-jYGqS2Um4S3a?dl=0 […]
Mar 22, 2019
UNMC Pharmacy Professor discusses pharmaceutical impacts due to flooding
Ally Dering-Anderson, Pharm.D., a clinical associate professor in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, discusses steps people can take if their medications are washed away because of flooding in their communities, concerns about insulin and insurance coverage of medication refills. Here is a Dropbox link to video featuring Dr. […]
Mar 21, 2019
UNMC Public Health Professor discusses drinking water and safety issues
Aaron Yoder, Ph.D., an associate professor in the department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health in the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, discusses things people should consider regarding their water supply and personal safety issues. Here is a Dropbox link to video featuring Dr. Aaron Yoder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cf2whq3nhmey55j/AABkLYk9vHq6tOYtgTJLUuGca?dl=0 Below […]
Mar 21, 2019
57th Annual Poison Prevention Week
Did you know the Nebraska Regional Poison Center as well as all poison centers across our nation never close? In 1961, Congress established National Poison Prevention Week to raise awareness, reduce unintentional poisonings, and promote poison prevention. Each year, more than 2 million poisonings are reported to the nation’s poison centers, which can be reached […]
Mar 16, 2019
Nebraska Science Festival to release tickets March 2 for Grant Imahara
Free tickets to be released on a first-come, first-served basis.
Feb 28, 2019
Living organ donation is topic of Feb. 19 Omaha Science Cafe
UNMC transplant surgeon, Wendy Grant, M.D., is the featured speaker.
Feb 7, 2019
BHECN receives national innovation award
Thought leaders with national non-profit, Annapolis Coalition on the Behavioral Health Workforce, spotlight BHECN’s novel work.
Jan 29, 2019
