College of Allied Health Professions
COVID-19’s effect on common nursing home injuries
Physician assistant students spoke with nursing homes about pandemic’s effects on falls, pressure ulcers.
Aug 20, 2021
![From left, physician assistant students Rebecca Frick, Anne Meyer and Shayla Steinley](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PA081821.jpg)
Leadership changes at College of Allied Health Professions
College will launch national searches for four program directors.
Aug 18, 2021
![From left, Amber Donnelly, PhD, and Tammy Webster, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CAHPLeaders2081721.jpg)
Funeral service today for Thomas Gallagher, MD
UNMC’s Dr. Gallagher remembered for his commitment to teaching, mentoring and caring for his patients.
Aug 17, 2021
![Thomas Gallagher, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Gallagher081721.jpg)
UNMC in Kearney to hold free sports physicals Sept. 11 for Special Olympics athletes
The health screenings allow athletes to be eligible to compete in 19 different sports that Special Olympics Nebraska offers year-round.
Aug 17, 2021
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New respiratory therapy program approved for UNMC
Master’s level program to address workforce needs.
Aug 16, 2021
![Kyle Meyer, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Meyer081621.jpg)
NU Board of Regents approve UNMC respiratory therapy program
New master’s program will address workforce needs
Aug 16, 2021
![Kyle Meyer, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dean_Kyle_Meyer_Ph_D_186.jpg)
Fit testing available for employees
Employees who work with patients may sign up for fit testing.
Aug 2, 2021
![Fit testing will be available between Aug. 16 and 27.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/N95080221.jpg)
Echo360 workshop, Nebraska Virtual Reality Network for Education and Research meeting set for August.
Jul 30, 2021
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In defense of academic freedom at the University of Nebraska
University leaders release statement ahead of Aug. 13 NU Board of Regents meeting.
Jul 22, 2021
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SEPA sets Indigenous youth on path to health career
More than 439 students representing eight tribes and communities have participated since the camp started in 2007.
Jul 16, 2021
![From left, Kae and Charli Earth](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SEPA071621.jpg)