BHECN
‘Heart to Heart’ talks with BHECN’s Marley Doyle, MD
Podcast host Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, UNMC’s chancellor, speaks with Dr. Doyle about Nebraska’s shortage of behavioral health professionals.
Jan 11, 2024
![Marley Doyle, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MarleyDoyle021723-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Nov. 10, 2023
Two award announcements, an ‘Eye-Scream’ event, an upcoming BHECN forum, a Center for Healthy Living special and food vendors.
Nov 10, 2023
![Skyler Maclean, P4 class president for the UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Joseph Vetro, PhD, associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SkylerVetro111023-900x600.jpg)
BHECN Northeast launches at Wayne State College
The location is the third rural site for the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska.
Sep 8, 2023
![Ciera Afrank, director of BHECN Northeast](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CieraAfrank090723.jpg)
Dr. Ratnapradipa now leading BHECN’s research work
A key focus for Dr. Ratnapradipa will be to oversee workforce analysis research.
Aug 8, 2023
![Kendra Ratnapradipa, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/KendraRatnapradipa080823.jpg)
BHECN completes ARPA grants with new awardees
More than $3 million was awarded to address state’s behavioral health workforce shortage.
Jun 30, 2023
![Marley Doyle, MD, director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, and Jessica Buche, BHECN ARPA award director](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DoyleBuche062823.jpg)
Bob Bartee, others honored at BHECN awards dinner
Bartee is recognized for service to the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, which he helped found.
May 1, 2023
![Bob Bartee](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BobBartee050123-900x600.jpg)
Nearly $22 million requested as BHECN closes ARPA cycle
The second round of behavioral health funding received 137 applications.
Apr 13, 2023
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BHECN opens second round of ARPA applications
The application cycle closes on April 10, with funding awards likely to be announced in June.
Feb 27, 2023
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Next application cycle for ARPA funds opens Feb. 27
The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska will accept funding proposals through April 10.
Feb 20, 2023
![Marley Doyle, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MarleyDoyle021723-900x600.jpg)
BHECN: Supporting behavioral health across Nebraska
The workforce need is real, and the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska is there to recruit, train, retain.
Feb 17, 2023
![Marley Doyle, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MarleyDoyle021723-900x600.jpg)