College of Public Health
Fit testing available for employees
Employees who work with patients may sign up for fit testing.
Aug 2, 2021
![Fit testing will be available between Aug. 16 and 27.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/N95080221.jpg)
UNMC will rely on science, data for COVID-19 safety decisions
Chancellor: 'Our North Star is the safety of our students, faculty and staff on campus.'
Jul 30, 2021
![From left, Kelly Cawcutt, MD, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, speak at Wednesday's forum.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Forum073021.jpg)
Vaccine stickers to be distributed
Similar to Nebraska Medicine and other clinical partners, UNMC will issue ID badge stickers to fully vaccinated individuals.
Jul 27, 2021
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CHRI to hold global health research mini summit
Registration now is open for the Aug. 3-4 event.
Jul 22, 2021
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Nebraska AG announces $26 billion agreement with opioid companies
Work continues for UNMC and members of the Nebraska Coalition to End Opioid Misuse.
Jul 22, 2021
![Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Peterson072221.jpg)
In defense of academic freedom at the University of Nebraska
University leaders release statement ahead of Aug. 13 NU Board of Regents meeting.
Jul 22, 2021
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Under the microscope: Vaccinations
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, discusses UNMC’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts with Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security.
Jul 20, 2021
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Siobhan Wescott, MD, named LaFlesche Professor
Dr. Wescott is the inaugural holder of the Dr. Susan and Susette (Inshata Theumba) LaFlesche Professorship in Public Health.
Jul 15, 2021
![Siobhan Wescott, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Wescott071521.jpg)
UNMC dedicates Wigton Heritage Center
Highlights history of state’s academic health science center with exhibits, vast special collections, artifacts, archives, rare books, University Hospital’s historic façade and iconic columns
Jun 29, 2021
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UNMC survey: Vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge in the state
Issue will be discussed June 28 during the “Nebraska Forward” program on News Channel Nebraska.
Jun 25, 2021
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