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COVID-19

Eye protection should be worn in patient care areas

Guidance is part of Nebraska Medicine’s universal PPE policy.

Jun 10, 2020

Olivia Jensen is seen wearing safety glasses. These can be used in ambulatory areas and on non-COVID units but don't fully protect against bloodborne or chemical exposures.

UNMC working to address COVID-19 health disparities

UNMC has several outreach efforts to underserved communities.

Jun 4, 2020

The MUNA Box Project, driven by UNMC medical students, is one of the university's outreach efforts, providing support and information to refugee communities.

UNMC to distribute masks to staff, students and their families

UNMC providing cloth masks to faculty, staff, students and their families.

Jun 4, 2020

UNMC physician/researcher among authors of major remdesivir study

Remdesivir first drug known to treat COVID-19.

Jun 3, 2020

Andre Kalil, M.D.,

College of Pharmacy creates hand sanitizer for campus, community

Students, faculty come together to address local shortages.

Jun 2, 2020

From left, Tess Lewis, Keith Olsen, Pharm.D., dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy, Gary Cochran, Pharm.D., associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, Raj Selvaraj and Sarah Stage.

LiveGreen: Poison prevention during the pandemic

The Nebraska Regional Poison Center and LiveGreen provide safety information as families spend more time at home.

Jun 2, 2020

Medications not properly disposed of are often trashed or flushed and negatively affect the environment, animals and people downstream.

Nebraska Medical Orchestra offers melodic ‘thank you’

Orchestra members recorded song in effort to uplift and thank all frontline health care professionals.

Jun 1, 2020

An image from the Nebraska Medical Orchestra's video performance

UNMC releases fall 2020 academic calendar

Dr. Gold: Highest priority remains safety of students.

Jun 1, 2020

Dele Davies, M.D., UNMC senior vice chancellor for academic affairs

Guidelines outline return-to-campus processes

University leaders have developed processes and guidelines designed to safeguard faculty, staff and students.

Jun 1, 2020

Insights: Expanding access to campus

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., discusses procedures for safely returning to campus effective today.

Jun 1, 2020