College of Medicine

In wake of Connecticut shootings, here is helpful information on mental illness

TO: All Media In light of the Connecticut school shootings last week, we thought you might find it helpful to see a list of clinical, educational and media resources dealing with behavioral health. Howard Liu, M.D., a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has pulled together an excellent list of […]

Dec 19, 2012

Howard Liu, M.D.

Study shows dramatic primary care shortage in rural areas

The number of primary care physicians in Nebraska is 30 percent lower than previously reported by the American Medical Association.

Dec 14, 2012

217 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies

Diplomas will be conferred on 217 UNMC students during ceremonies next week in Omaha.

Dec 10, 2012

American College of Medical Informatics names Dr. Campbell a fellow

Prestigious appointment recognizes his pioneering work in electronic health records

Dec 6, 2012

James Campbell, M.D.

Free from seizures — Maggie’s Story

Watch a video to see how UNMC’s Deepak Madhavan, M.D., helped an Omaha woman find relief from mysterious seizures.

Nov 26, 2012

UNMC continues to foster vital international relationships in China

Global health and collaboration of academic health centers across international boundaries will continue to grow in importance.

Nov 21, 2012

Dr. Wigton discusses upcoming College of Medicine history talks

Dr. Wigton gives us a primer on his series on the College of Medicine’s history. His first talk in the series is Wednesday.

Nov 19, 2012

Pathology/microbiology’s Tuire Cechin receives Gold ‘U’ award

Learn about Tuire Cechin, the latest recipient of the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ award.

Nov 16, 2012

Pain medication addiction reaching epidemic level in Nebraska

Hydrocodone was most prescribed drug in America in 2011

Nov 16, 2012

Aly Hassan, M.D.

A day in the life … Cast away!

See fun photos from last month’s “Procedure Night: Casting Workshop” for students.

Nov 14, 2012