College of Public Health

UNMC nanotechnology protects skin from cancer, early wrinkles

Skin protection could be only the beginning for the nanotechology applications.

Jul 10, 2013

ProTransit Nanotherapy co-founder Gary Madsen (left) and UNeMed Corp. president Michael Dixon sign the licensing agreement on a technology that could make skin care products more protective against harmful UV radiation from the sun. (Photo by Jack Mayfield/UNeMed)

Community program offers produce, delivered on campus

Every week, the farmer’s market comes to UNMC’s door.

Jul 9, 2013

Fran Neff delivers bags of produce to the College of Public Health dean’s office.

The Nebraska Medical Center earns ‘5 Rings Award’

New honor recognizes hospitals for creating a culture of vigilance and safety.

Jul 9, 2013

Bob Ruis, manager of purchasing (left) and Tom Strudl, director of resource control (right) accept the 5 Rings Award from Kevin Hayes, vice president of sales for IntelliCentrics, during a brief ceremony held June 25.

UNMC loses one of its top supporters – Leland Olson, M.D.

Dr. Olson and his late wife, Dorothy, contributed millions of dollars to fund women’s health and nursing initiatives.

Jul 9, 2013

Leland Olson

Third chancellor finalist arrives on campus July 8

Robert Califf, M.D., will speak to the campus community at a public forum on Thursday.

Jul 2, 2013

UNMC History 101: Omaha’s history of hospitals

Omaha’s health care history is dotted with hospitals — some with more staying power than others.

Jul 2, 2013

Video technology breaking down mental health care barriers

Videoconferencing system eliminates need to transport nursing home residents for mental health services.

Jul 1, 2013

Max Thacker, associate director of information technology services, demonstrates Vidyo by speaking with UNMC video services facilitator Pat Hoffman. The technology is being used to reach across the state.

August breastfeeding conference to feature national experts

Registration now open for event at the LaVista Confeence Center.

Jul 1, 2013

Laura Wilwerding, M.D.

Active education goes a long way for patients

The Nebraska Medical Center’s patient education website receives updates.

Jun 28, 2013

Time out with T.O. – One last goodbye (times six)

Loss of longtime friends underscores changing face of UNMC.

Jun 28, 2013

Tony Yonkers, M.D., otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and Nancy Woelfl, Ph.D., at Dr. Woelfl’s retirement tea on Wednesday. (Photos by Teri Hartman)