College of Public Health
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)
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
![Dejun Su, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Su010920.jpg)
UNMC to require COVID-19 vaccination status documentation
Beginning June 21, the UNMC community will be required to document that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have declined the vaccine.
Jun 4, 2021
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Dr. Meza to lead UNMC’s Health Security Office
Jane Meza, PhD, will continue to serve in health security role at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as well.
May 26, 2021
![Jane Meza, PhD, will assume the role of interim executive director for health security for UNMC.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MezaNew0906.jpg)
NSRI appoints 24 UNMC researchers as fellows
Inaugural cohort to develop solutions for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats.
May 20, 2021
![Maj. Gen. USAF (Ret.) Rick Evans, NSRI interim executive director](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Evans010521.jpg)
Grants address health disparities, health equity
Six grants totaling $230,000 were awarded through the UNMC College of Public Health.
May 19, 2021
![Paul Estabrooks, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Esta041721.jpg)
UNMC, UNL collaborate on VR tractor safety program
UNMC, UNL collaborate to improve agricultural safety education with virtual reality.
May 17, 2021
![An image from the game](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rollover.jpg)