College of Medicine
Dr. Kratochvil to lead Big Ten task force for emerging infectious diseases
Leading campus experts provide guidance for conference and university leadership.
Apr 21, 2020
![Chris Kratochvil, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Krat0509.jpg)
In virtual forum, Chancellor Gold offers thanks
Dr. Gold also spoke of COVID-19’s impact on education, health care and the university.
Apr 21, 2020
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Big Ten Conference Announces Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases
Leading campus experts provide guidance for Conference and University leadership
Apr 21, 2020
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Facebook Live event to explore nasopharyngeal swab technique
iEXCEL, UNMC Department of Otolaryngology to team for Tuesday event.
Apr 20, 2020
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Regents approve changes to Wittson/Wigton project
Additional private funds will support enhancements to project.
Apr 20, 2020
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![Ted Mikuls, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Mikuls0125.jpg)
Masks available by request for UNMC personnel
A process has been set up for departments, offices or laboratories to requests masks to meet the new guidance.
Apr 17, 2020
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UNMC will be ready to build a new normal
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., sets out vision during state-of-the-campus address.
Apr 16, 2020
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Hospital to offer inpatient arts television programming
IPTV system is now running Healing Arts Program content in patient rooms throughout hospital.
Apr 15, 2020
![Amy Jenson, director of the Healing Arts Program](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Jensen033020.jpg)
Innovative device contains exhaled virus particles
Nebraska Medical Center using new invention to improve health care worker safety.
Apr 15, 2020
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