Physician Assistant

Health Insurance Marketplace opens today

The med center, UNMC Physicians prepared to field patient questions.

Oct 1, 2013

United Way, Day Eight: Participants rack up prizes

Husker tickets, other giveaways still available for United Way participants.

Sep 30, 2013

United Way, Day Five: Win Husker tickets!

Participants in the United Way campaign who sign up by today are eligible to win Husker tickets or gift cards.

Sep 27, 2013

United Way, Day Four: How do we stack up?

As the campaign nears the end of its first week, here is a department-by-department breakdown of participation.

Sep 26, 2013

United Way, Day Two: Sandy’s story

A struggling mother leaving an abusive relationship turns to a United Way partner for help.

Sep 24, 2013

United Way, Day One: First steps on the road to $156,000

Three-week United Way campaign begins today.

Sep 23, 2013

My Passion. My Commitment.

Stella Washington, PA-C, knew where she wanted to practice: South Omaha, where a good percentage of the population shares her Latina heritage.

Jul 18, 2013

Stella Washington

Tremendous need, tremendous experience, tremendous reward

Every now and then, said Thom Weis, PA-C, you’ll reach out to someone. You won’t even know why you’re doing it. Weis is a physician assistant at Charles Drew Homeless Clinic in Omaha.

Jul 18, 2013

Thos Weis

With a PA’s help, a small town keeps its clinic

Dave Blauvelt, PA-C, owns his own practice. He helped found First Care Medical in Kearney, Neb., a small but growing city and regional hub.

Jul 18, 2013

Dave Blauvelt, PA-C

Real impact as a patient advocate

Carey Pryal, PA-C, doesn’t just care for patients. She also advocates for them. She helps them navigate the health care system, connects them with specialists and makes sure they can afford their medications.

Jul 18, 2013

Carey Pryal