College of Public Health
Forum aims to reduce mental health stigmas
Rural Health Education Network holds forum at Wayne State College.
Apr 13, 2018
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College of Public Health administrator composes, performs music.
Apr 12, 2018
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UNMC team receives grant to study physical activity of rural youth
$2.8 million grant involves health departments across the state
Apr 10, 2018
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COPH team studies physical activity of rural youth
David Dzewaltowski, Ph.D., is principal investigator of a $2.8 million, five-year National Cancer Institute grant.
Apr 9, 2018
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UNMC biopreparedness program receives visit from key HHS officials
Robert Kadlec, M.D., visited the medical center in March with members of his leadership team.
Apr 6, 2018
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Recent retirements and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
Apr 6, 2018
![Winners of the Student Research Conference poster competition were, from left: (first row) Karl Bisselou, Anthony Blake, Gwenndolyn Porter and Richard Sleightholm. (Second row) Gaurav Kumar, College of Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., Minh Nguyen and DaiTrang Lee. (Third row) Dr. Tricia LeVan, Roger Gonzales, Rima Albalushi and Zijian Qin.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/COPHposter0406.jpg)
UNMC releases Rural Health Care Workforce Report
Report reveals progress made in some areas, need for more in others.
Apr 6, 2018
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Under the microscope: Public health work in Bangladesh
Dr. Gold talks with Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., dean of the College of Public Health, about working in Bangladesh as part of the World Health Organization’s response to the Rohingya humanitarian crisis.
Apr 5, 2018
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Activities begin today for Public Health Week
Photo contest, games, wellness walk and other activities mark this week.
Apr 2, 2018
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Study will use smartphones to monitor patients at risk for heart disease
Residents in rural Southeast Nebraska will participate.
Mar 30, 2018
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