Jeffrey Robb
De-Stress Week drive will support pediatric patient unit
Donations of preferred, kid-friendly items accepted Thursday at the Wigton Heritage Center.
Dec 8, 2021
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Chancellor’s forum set for Monday
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will participate via Zoom with Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security.
Dec 8, 2021
![Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC, will join UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, in the virtual forum.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MezaGold111121.jpg)
UNMC researcher finds ‘death pathway’ in bacteria
Vinai Thomas, PhD, was senior author of a study identifying the mechanism, which raises questions of how to exploit it.
Dec 8, 2021
![Vinai Thomas, PhD, associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/VinaiThomas1208212.jpg)
Application open for iLEAD leadership development
Submissions due April 15; program will start in fall 2022.
Dec 8, 2021
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Med center further limiting surgeries as COVID surges
Nebraska Medicine making the move effective Dec. 13 to protect access for time-sensitive, medically-necessary procedures.
Dec 7, 2021
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MLK Day celebration will be held virtually Jan. 17
Event will include presentation of med center’s first Unsung Hero Award; nominations being sought.
Dec 7, 2021
![Cheryl Logan, EdD, has served as superintendent of the Omaha Public Schools since 2018.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Logan0201.jpg)
LiveGreen: Human Rights Day connects to sustainable development
The day of commemoration, Dec. 10, recognizes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its global impact.
Dec 7, 2021
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Jeff Delaney, MD, named chief of pediatric cardiology
A faculty member since 2008, Dr. Delaney is credited for his talent as a physician, leadership and academic accomplishments.
Dec 7, 2021
![Jeff Delaney, MD, division chief of pediatric cardiology at UNMC and the Theodore F. Hubbard, MD, Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Delaney1207212.jpg)
Omicron variant: Prevention steps remain the same
The latest coronavirus variant has been found in the United States and in Nebraska. But you can take steps to slow the spread.
Dec 6, 2021
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Food drive to support Maverick Food Pantry
Drop off donations through Dec. 17, or donate at a drive-thru site Dec. 14 and 15.
Dec 6, 2021
![The Maverick Food Pantry supports the UNMC and University of Nebraska at Omaha communities.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FoodPantry120621_jpg.jpeg)