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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

UNMC, UNL collaborate on VR tractor safety program

UNMC, UNL collaborate to improve agricultural safety education with virtual reality.

May 17, 2021

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