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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Iton0126.jpg)
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."](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Meza1122.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Wellness1025.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/GoldNoicon1222.jpg)
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
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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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/JeffreyGold1.jpg)
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
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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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/KhanBrent912.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Tibbits0116.jpg)
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
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