College of Public Health

Health equity speaker advocates changing the narrative

Anthony Iton, M.D., J.D., was the keynote speaker at Wednesday’s UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Health Equity Symposium

Jan 26, 2017

From left: Kelly Caverzagie, M.D., associate dean of educational strategy at UNMC and vice president of education at Nebraska Medicine; Anthony Iton, senior vice president of Healthy Communities of The California Endowment, California's largest, private health foundation; and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Grant writing seminar series set for February

First seminar, “Working with a Biostatistician,” set for Feb. 6.

Jan 26, 2017

Jane Meza, Ph.D., will team with Fang Yu, Ph.D., for the initial seminar on "Working with a Biostatistician."

Wellness Fair set for Jan. 31

Exhibitors will cover a wide range of health and wellness topics.

Jan 25, 2017

From left, College of Public Health Wellness Council members Lynette Smith, Elizabeth Fiala, Amanda Lind and Mary Morris at last year's Wellness Fair.

Annual faculty award nomination deadline March 10

Award ceremony will be held April 20.

Jan 24, 2017

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., will recognize faculty for meritorious teaching, service or mentoring.

Dr. Dzewaltowski new chair in activity, nutrition, obesity prevention

UNMC, Buffett Institute announce position, which links university and communities in support of young children’s health and development.

Jan 23, 2017

UNMC leadership team goes to York, Kearney and Hastings on Jan. 23-24

Chancellor Gold will provide UNMC update in all three communities

Jan 20, 2017

Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Under the microscope: Training for highly infectious diseases

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., talks with Chris Kratochvil, M.D., about a $19.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Jan 18, 2017

Dr. Khan to speak during ‘Mind Your Mind Week’

Brent Khan, Ed.D., will present a lecture on resiliency and relaxation techniques at noon today.

Jan 18, 2017

Brent Khan, Ed.D.

Distinguished Scientist Melissa Tibbits, Ph.D.

Dr. Tibbits’ research focus is on interventions that promote healthy child and adolescent development.

Jan 16, 2017

Melissa Tibbits, Ph.D.

Public health leaders to make ‘listening tour’

College officials will meet with health departments in York, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, McCook and North Platte.

Jan 13, 2017