BHECN
Scholar to talk compassion fatigue, tobacco treatment
Presenter Chizimuzo Okoli, PhD, is a professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing.
Apr 15, 2022

Legislature approves bills to expand health care workforce
Lawmakers pass measures to provide ongoing funding for expanded UNMC programs in Kearney and for behavioral health programming throughout the state.
Apr 14, 2022

Funding would expand behavioral health workforce
UNMC’s Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska is in position to further address shortages in the field across Nebraska.
Mar 7, 2022

Behavioral health workforce growing but facing challenges
Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, housed at UNMC, is positioned to innovate on professional recruitment and retention.
Dec 29, 2021

Administrative Professionals series focuses on ‘GRIT’
Series will focus on growth, resilience, inspiration and tenacity.
Jan 19, 2021

BHECN to host free online forum Dec. 9 to explore 2020’s impact
The forum will feature a keynote presentation by Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association; guest speaker, Nebraska Sen. John Arch; and a panel of four Nebraska behavioral health professionals, including rural health experts.
Nov 24, 2020

Alumni Association announces 2020 award recipients
Association will honor award recipients at virtual events.
Oct 26, 2020

BHECN names 2020 award recipients in 6 communities across Nebraska
This year, BHECN created the Champion Award, a new award category that recognizes professionals who are champions for behavioral health in their community.
Oct 16, 2020

BHECN $200,000 grant to support behavioral health in 5 rural Nebraska counties
The multi-year grant will address barriers to access in rural communities related to substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder.
Oct 7, 2020

BHECN Serenity Project offers online yoga, meditation
Free sessions are part of BHECN’s commitment to “heal the healers,” director says.
Mar 30, 2020
