COVID-19
Nebraska Medicine making masks optional, beginning April 3
UNMC’s clinical partner is announcing a shift from its universal mask policy to allow for flexibility and discretion in encounters with patients.
Mar 27, 2023
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Call for submissions for international conference
UNMC is co-sponsoring the post-pandemic readiness conference Feb. 5-8, 2024.
Mar 15, 2023
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Campus leaders discuss mask protocol, diversity efforts
The chancellor’s latest campus forum featured updates from UNMC’s Jane Meza, PhD, and Sheritta Strong, MD.
Mar 15, 2023
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UNMC’s saliva PCR testing centers to close March 30
The testing, which began in October 2021, has been a valuable resource for the campus during the pandemic.
Mar 14, 2023
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Reminder: Chancellor’s all-campus forum is today
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined online by Sheritta Strong, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD.
Mar 13, 2023
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All-campus forum is scheduled for March 13
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined online by Sheritta Strong, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD.
Mar 6, 2023
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Research leadership: James Lawler, MD
Dr. Lawler is director for international programs and innovation for the UNMC Global Center for Health Security.
Mar 6, 2023
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Reminder: Masks required in clinical spaces
Although masks are not required in education and research spaces, med center colleagues must protect patients.
Mar 6, 2023
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Dr. Lowe to lead Global Center for Health Security
The transition to a single director will allow the center to be more nimble in the field of global health emergencies.
Feb 22, 2023
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Public health-KCU partnership offers dual degrees
The DO/MPH dual degree is partially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the important role of public health.
Feb 22, 2023
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