College of Medicine
Ronald Krueger, MD, receives Rizal Medal in ophthalmology
Dr. Krueger delivered the Jose Rizal International Medal Lecture for the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology on Saturday.
Sep 14, 2021
![Ronald Krueger, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Krueger091321.jpg)
Flu, COVID-19 vaccination clinics begin Sept. 23
Both vaccinations will be given at Nebraska Medical Center; colleagues need to sign up for an appointment to receive vaccination.
Sep 14, 2021
![All health care providers, students and employees are expected to document their flu vaccination status.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Flu091421-e1698349752636.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Andreea Newtson, MD
Dr. Newtson is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Sep 13, 2021
![Andreea Newtson, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Newtson.jpeg)
Dr. Strong named assistant vice chancellor of inclusion
Sheritta Strong, MD, has served as director of inclusion since July 2020.
Sep 13, 2021
![Sheritta Strong, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/StrongPREFERRED091421.jpg)
Chosen name, pronouns, gender identity updates may be made
University has launched its Chosen Name and Gender Policy.
Sep 13, 2021
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State Sen. John Cavanaugh tours UNMC
Sen. Cavanaugh met with UNMC leaders during visit to campus.
Sep 10, 2021
![UNMC's Ben Stobbe, left, leads Nebraska State Sen. John Cavanaugh on a tour of iEXCEL at the Davis Global Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Cavan091521.jpg)
24th Omaha Women’s Health & Wellness Conference set for Oct. 8
The conference is free to the public via Zoom
Sep 10, 2021
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Virtual event Sept. 14 to support women in health care
Panel will discuss institutional support for retention of women health care workers during the pandemic.
Sep 10, 2021
![From left, top row: Howard Liu, MD, Chancellor Jeffrey Gold, MD, Daniel Gih, MD, and Laura Fuller. From left, bottom row: Linda Love, EdD, Derek Sullivan, Debi Pittock, Karin Humenik-Cullen, Sara Walker and Joy Wallar.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Stay001021.jpg)
Women’s Health & Wellness Conference set for Oct. 8
Annual event free to the public via Zoom.
Sep 10, 2021
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Immersive Spanish course adapts for COVID-19
College of Medicine DEI teams with the Office of Global Engagement to continue the course despite travel bans.
Sep 9, 2021
![Sara Pirtle, at right, with a tour guide (third from left) and students in Xalapa in 2019.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Xalapa082521.jpg)