College of Public Health

Uninsureds climb to record high in Nebraska

Read about a UNMC study regarding a dramatic rise in uninsured Nebraskans.

Aug 2, 2012

Susan G. Komen grants $65,000 award to train more breast cancer advocates

Susan G. Komen Nebraska Affiliate $65,000 grant will train more advocates to help women get appropriate early detection, treatment and follow-up breast cancer services.

Aug 1, 2012

Uninsureds climb to record high in Nebraska

UNMC report finds at least 217,000 Nebraskans are uninsured – more than 65 percent increase since 2000

Jul 31, 2012

Jim Stimpson, Ph.D.

UNMC to hold Youth Expression of Health workshop/teen health fair

40 youth from around the community will participate in workshop

Jul 20, 2012

Hog dust + lungs = dangerous combination

Read about a UNMC group’s investigation into lung disease caused by hog farming.

Jul 12, 2012

Lookin’ at U – Stephon McNeil

This week, we learn more about Stephon McNeil, office associate in the College of Public Health Center for Health Disparities.

Jun 14, 2012

Campus invited to a pair of events on Grand Rounds calendar

A seminar on health care inequality and sexual orientation and a meeting about NeuroAIDS are among the offerings on the Grand Rounds and Seminars calendar.

Jun 1, 2012

Lookin’ at U – Sergio Costa, Ph.D.

This week, we learn more about Sergio Costa, Ph.D., director of distance learning in the College of Public Health.

May 31, 2012

Meet UNMC New Investigator Awardee Preethy Nayar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.

She aims to improve health care for veterans and she’s trained in Indian classical dance. Learn more about UNMC researcher Preethy Nayar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.

May 16, 2012

Meet UNMC New Investigator Awardee Tricia LeVan, Ph.D.

She studies bacteria and its affect on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at work. At home, she’s a thrill seeker. Learn more about UNMC researcher Tricia LeVan, Ph.D.

May 14, 2012