College of Public Health
Nominations accepted for public health award — Award ceremony date CORRECTED
The College of Public Health dean’s office is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Chancellor Robert D. Sparks, M.D. Award in Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
Jan 23, 2013
UNMC seeks nominations for public health award
Innovators in public health and preventive medicine sought
Jan 21, 2013
Fewer minorities get screened for colorectal cancer
A new study conducted in the Center for Health Policy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health has determined that racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer in the United States. The study, which analyzed data from across the country between 2000 and 2005, was […]
Jan 11, 2013
This week, we learn more about Marsha Morien, chief administrative officer of the Center for Advanced Surgical Technology.
Jan 10, 2013
Compact aims to freeze tuition levels at university/state colleges
Gov. Dave Heineman and leaders from the University of Nebraska and Nebraska State College System have proposed a compact to eliminate tuition increases for students for two years.
Jan 8, 2013
John W. Ewing, Jr., to headline MLK event at UNMC/The Nebraska Medical Center
Jan. 21 speech in Storz Pavilion of Clarkson Tower is free and open to the public
Jan 4, 2013
Unique program trains students in cancer research
UNMC’s public health students will learn how to conduct cancer research in underserved populations around the country and the world in a unique program starting next year.
Dec 18, 2012
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
This week, we learn more about Sherry Cherek, program associate, environmental, agricultural, and occupational health in the College of Public Health.
Dec 13, 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