College of Public Health
![From left, Gina Wilson-Ramirez, MD, and Steve Pergam, MD, will speak as part of the Student Alliance for Global Health Series.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SAGH031821.jpg)
Campus health measures continue as CDC issues guidance for vaccinated people
Masking and distancing policies remain in effect on the UNMC campuses.
Mar 10, 2021
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Public health theme, UNMC artwork featured at OEAA
The Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards turned to UNMC for a public-health message at this year’s event.
Feb 24, 2021
![Artwork on the UNMC Omaha campus will be featured at the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards in a video narrated by the leaders of the Healing Arts Program.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Chihuly0118.jpg)
Dr. Ernest to lead new UNMC Division of EMS
UNMC Division of Prehospital and Emergency Medical Services will focus on local and statewide partnerships to improve patient outcomes.
Feb 19, 2021
![Eric Ernest, MD, joined the UNMC faculty in 2014.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Ernest0218.jpg)
Distinguished Scientist: Jesse Bell, PhD
Dr. Bell’s research focus is environmental change and health.
Feb 9, 2021
![Jesse Bell, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BellNEW020821.jpg)
UNMC study featured during Lancet event
Event will launch the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate Change.
Feb 8, 2021
![Jesse Bell, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BellNEW0208211.jpg)
![Jennifer Larsen, MD, UNMC vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Larsen0128.jpg)
Masks, limited gathering precautions remain in place at UNMC
Masking is an effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and remains mandatory on campus.
Feb 2, 2021
![UNMC and Nebraska Medicine continue to require masks, social distancing and limited gatherings on campus.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Mask040620.jpg)
Goal: Improve care facilities’ response to outbreaks
Program focuses on education through tele-mentoring.
Feb 1, 2021
![From left, Deborah Levy, PhD, Keith Hansen, and Matthew Beacom, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LevHanBea012921.jpg)
New investigator: Regina Idoate, PhD
Dr. Idoate’s research focus is health disparities.
Jan 28, 2021
![Regina Idoate, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Idoate012921.jpg)