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Preventing global blindness in Omaha

Patients at the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska’s health and wellness center in South Omaha received free eye exams for a week in June.

Sep 17, 2014

During a screening, Conceta Zephier was pleased to discover her eyes remain healthy and she only needs to use her reading glasses.

Key investment made to new Health Science Education Complex

Continuing education opportunities for health care professionals in greater Nebraska get a boost from the Phelps Memorial Health Center of Holdrege, Neb.

Apr 24, 2014

The future Health Science Education Complex on UNK’s campus.

Photos showcase diversity

Travel around the world through five winning photographs recognized during UNMC’s International Week celebration.

Apr 24, 2014

Clayton Damme – “Latraviesa”

Meet UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

A Q & A with UNMC’s new chancellor, who talks about his goals and the critical challenges facing academic health science centers.

Apr 24, 2014

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., chats with Connie Miller, Ph.D., director of the Learning Resource Center, College of Nursing, and Darwin Brown, assistant professor, physician assistant, School of Allied Health Professions.

Science on tap

From Science Cafes to Science Festivals, UNMC expands science literacy to Nebraskans of all ages.

Apr 24, 2014

Jeff Corwin, “Animal Planet” host and leading conservationist, will headline the Nebraska Science Festival in April.

The promise of e-learning

Dramatic changes are on the horizon for medical education.

Apr 24, 2014

On a life-size virtual dissection table, Carrie Elzie, Ph.D., and Ryan Splittgerber, Ph.D., view 3-D images that can be incorporated into their e-learning modules. Drs. Elzie and Splittgerber are creating e-learning modules, thanks to support from the vice chancellor for academic affairs and the School of Allied Health Professions.

Testing 1, 2, 3…Yep, it’s strep

Rapid flu and strep tests available at some grocery store pharmacies are part of study.

Apr 24, 2014

UNMC employee Kalani Simpson was among the first in Omaha to take part in a College of Pharmacy study to research whether pharmacists and community pharmacies can effectively administer rapid flu and strep tests in collaborative agreements with physicians. Hy-Vee pharmacist Stacy Ebel, Pharm.D., P’10, administered the test.

Clinical Enterprise Initiative

A more efficient and integrated clinical enterprise is emerging at The Nebraska Medical Center.

Apr 24, 2014

Dr. McIntyre legacy lives on at UNMC

Second-generation physician honors his father with named professorship.

Apr 24, 2014

The legacy of A. Ross McIntyre, M.D., Ph.D., lives on through the creation of a named professorship in physiology.

Chancellor meets with key supporter in Shanghai

Xiaoming Shen, M.D., instrumental in helping UNMC partner with Tongji University.

Nov 8, 2013

Xiaoming Shen, party secretary of Pudong Special District, Shanghai, left, meets with UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., right, and his wife, Beverly.