College of Medicine
Emergency Department surge tents ready for patients
Tents allow for additional capacity in response to COVID-19.
Apr 8, 2020
![Staff members do a walkthrough of the surge tents set up outside the Emergency Services entrance on the Nebraska Medical Center campus.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/TEnt040820.jpg)
University’s ‘stay at home’ directive aims to ‘flatten the curve’
Only designated personnel should report to campus; all employees should be compliant by Friday.
Apr 8, 2020
![University of Nebraska President Ted Carter](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Carter0212020.jpg)
Orthopaedic surgery names new leaders
Matthew Halanski, M.D., named chief of pediatrics; Beau Konigsberg, M.D., named assistant dean of admissions.
Apr 8, 2020
![Matthew Halanski, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ortho011720.jpg)
Time out with T.O. – The stress reliever
Since 2015, Smith has provided assistance to UNMC’s residents.
Apr 8, 2020
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SmithSusan040320.jpg)
Providers receive priority scheduling for behavioral health services
Priority services available to doctors, APPs, nurses, respiratory therapists, care techs, medical assistants, environmental staff and any other patient-facing provider or staff member.
Apr 7, 2020
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UNMC History: The 1918 flu pandemic
COVID-19 is not the first pandemic Omaha has encountered.
Apr 7, 2020
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/UniversityHospital023020.jpg)
Team studies people recovering from ACL tears
Elizabeth Wellsandt, D.P.T., Ph.D., and interdisciplinary group explores small changes in gait.
Apr 7, 2020
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Skeleton040120.jpg)
University of Nebraska develops a COVID-19 screening mobile app
Available now on the App Store for iPhone.
Apr 6, 2020
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVIDapp040620.jpg)
Shield protects from coronavirus during intubation procedure
New device will be used here and sent to other hospitals.
Apr 6, 2020
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Shield040620.jpg)
Faculty award winners announced
Chancellor to offer annual faculty address during virtual ceremony on April 14.
Apr 6, 2020
![Ally DeringAnderson, Pharm.D., is the recipient of this year's Spirit of Community Service Award.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dering040220.jpg)