College of Medicine
Scottish Rite events will support MMI programs
June golf outing, walk events fund speech and language programs at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.
May 12, 2016
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Restoring leg blood flow is better option than exercise for PAD patients
UNMC graduate student is lead author of study presented at AHA national meeting
May 12, 2016
![Duy Ha presents his research at the moderated poster session at the American Heart Association meeting in Nashville last week.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DuyHa.jpg)
Students receive free eye exams, glasses at UNMC
Collaborative week-long vision clinic is being hosted by UNMC College of Public Health.
May 11, 2016
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Two UNMC health professionals show creative side
Robert Wigton, M.D., and Evelyn Render-Katz hold dual art show at Connect Gallery this month.
May 11, 2016
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UNMC’s Dr. Freifeld contributes on CDC study
Study offers nationwide evaluation of pathogen patterns and antimicrobial resistance trends among central line-associated bloodstream infections.
May 10, 2016
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MMI’s Konopasek honored with Kerrie Orozco Award
Award recognizes spirit of volunteerism and promoting the partnership between Omaha Public Schools and the Special Olympics.
May 9, 2016
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Gold Humanism Honor Society inducts new class
Society aims to infuse humanism into medical training.
May 6, 2016
![Members of the Gold Humanism Honor Society at Saturday's ceremony, with College of Medicine Dean Brad Britigan, M.D. (bottom left) and guest speaker, Dr. Richard Levin, president and CEO of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation (bottom right).](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Gold0506.jpg)
Fremont physician, Thomas McKnight, M.D., receives UNMC 2016 Koefoot Award
A 1977 graduate of UNMC, Dr. McKnight practices at Prairie Fields Family Medicine in Fremont.
May 6, 2016
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![Edibaldo Silva, M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Silva0506.jpg)