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![Incident commander Keith Swarts, seated far right, leads a group in a discussion during the “Winter Wonderland” tabletop exercise Wednesday. About 115 members of the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine incident command team practiced readiness response in the event of a major disaster on campus. The exercise identified strengths and weaknesses as three teams led by incident commanders identified challenges such as workforce, logistics and communications issues. The scenario featured a snow and ice storm that made roads impassable and interrupted power. “Rest assured, when difficult things happen… preparation, training, building trust and respect among leadership teams is what it’s all about,” said Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., UNMC chancellor, who as a surgeon led a triage team in New York after the 9/11 attacks. “When peoples’ lives hang in the balance, having a solid incident command is very valuable.”](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/FTR0417.jpg)
Meet Outstanding Teacher Katherine Bravo, Ph.D.
Watching students grow into nursing roles feeds Dr. Bravo’s passion for teaching.
Apr 14, 2015
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Program reduces barriers for international students
New College of Nursing certificate program thought to be first of its kind at a university level.
Apr 13, 2015
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Regents approve UNMC virtual reality training center
Center will position UNMC as a national leader and resource in the use of next-generation technology.
Apr 13, 2015
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New certificate program to reduce barriers for international students
Thought to be first of its kind at a university level
Apr 10, 2015
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![From left, Jonathon Sample, simulation associate, John Adams, Ph.D., associate professor, College of Public Health health services research and administration, Paul Paulman, M.D., professor of family medicine and faculty development coordinator Linda Love examine portable ultrasound equipment and a simulation model at the Education Technology Collaboration meeting held earlier this month.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Inno0410.jpg)
State praises SHARING Clinics as golf event nears
SHARING the Green Golf Tournament on April 17 will be part of state-recognized “SHARING Clinics Week.”
Apr 8, 2015
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Dr. Nuss named interim chief nursing officer
Sue Nuss, Ph.D., has been with Nebraska Medicine since 1996.
Apr 8, 2015
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CDC official praises Nebraska Biocontainment Unit
“You should be proud,” he tells med center audience.
Apr 7, 2015
![From left, Phil Smith, M.D., professor of internal medicine, division of infectious diseases, and medical director of the Biocontainment Unit, Jordan Tappero, M.D., and Kate Boulter, lead nurse for the Biocontainment Unit.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Tappero0407.jpg)
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