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American monitored for Ebola at med center released

Individual never developed the disease and poses no risk to any contacts.

Jan 14, 2019

RESPECT, GOODLIFE Clinics move to DOC

The clinics, part of the student-run SHARING Clinics, were previously held at Nebraska Medicine’s Fontenelle Clinic in North Omaha.

Jan 10, 2019

UNMC boosts research stature by adding most advanced MRI scanner in Nebraska

Allows UNMC to compete with elite institutions, better understand complexities of brain

Jan 9, 2019

The new research-dedicated MRI will allow UNMC to compete with elite research institutions around the country and should help the medical center bring in millions of more dollars in research funding.

Dr. Armitage to host Lymphoma Research Foundation program

LRF’s “Ask the Doctor” Program will be held in Omaha in March.

Jan 8, 2019

James Armitage, M.D.

Collaboration with Children’s Hospital to remain

UNMC and Nebraska Medicine will continue its relationship with Children’s as it deals with changes in its medical staff, as many of their physicians are UNMC faculty and have privileges at Nebraska Medical Center.

Jan 7, 2019

From left, Bradley Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine, and Jim Linder, M.D., CEO of Nebraska Medicine.

Dr. Strong receives American Psychiatric Association honor

Sheritta Strong, M.D., has been awarded the 2018-2019 Nancy C.A. Roeske, M.D., Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Medical Student Education.

Jan 3, 2019

UNMC adult psychiatrist Sheritta Strong, M.D., center, received the Nancy C.A. Roeske, M.D., Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Medical Student Education. Dr. Strong is co-director of medical student education for the department of psychiatry along with Daniel Gih, M.D., left. Also pictured is Howard Liu, M.D., interim chair for the UNMC Department of Psychiatry.

Three join Nebraska Medicine Board of Directors

Mark Rupp, M.D., David W. Mercer, M.D., and Eric Keen of HDR to join board.

Jan 3, 2019

New board members include, from left: David W. Mercer, M.D., Eric Keen and Mark Rupp, M.D.

UNMC alum delivers keynote for graduate students

Colin Weekes, M.D., Ph.D., is now on faculty at Harvard Medical Center and an oncologist for Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dec 26, 2018

Colin Weekes, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Gold confirmed as UNO chancellor through 2021-2022

Appointment positions campus to build on the growth and momentum it has experienced under Dr. Gold’s interim leadership.

Dec 21, 2018

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Time out with T.O. – Spreading holiday cheer

A group of UNMC students has formed an acapella musical group.

Dec 21, 2018

Five UNMC medical students sang Christmas carols at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center on Tuesday. They included (left-right) Sarah Hotovy (M3), Samantha Cox (M1), Paul Brosnihan (M3), Alex Moulton (M3), and Laura Newton (M3). (Photos by Steve Wengel, M.D.)