Press Release

Department Profile – Radiation Oncology

The department includes a total of 69 employees, including UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, and is chaired by Charles Enke, M.D.

Jan 25, 2016

Thyroid Awareness Month an opportunity to talk about common thyroid problems

Common questions answered about the thyroid in conjunction with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology/American College of Endocrinology’s recognition of Thyroid Awareness Month.

Jan 22, 2016

News briefs

Kevin Garvin, M.D., chair of the UNMC Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, will serve as president of The Hip Society for 2017-2018.

Jan 22, 2016

UNMC glaucoma screening Jan. 24 at Clair Memorial United Methodist Church

More than 3 million Americans suffer from glaucoma. It’s the leading cause of preventable blindness and disproportionately affects African-Americans and Asians more than any other population group. For that reason, Shane Havens, M.D., assistant professor in the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is holding a glaucoma screening […]

Jan 21, 2016

UNMC/VA study: Gap sheds light on why gout patients may suffer despite treatment

Researchers found only 14 percent of gout patients know the numerical treatment goal for the medication they are on

Jan 20, 2016

UNMC events this week, next focus on student well-being, stress reduction

Annual interprofessional weeklong event aimed at improving student mental health.

Jan 18, 2016

Sixth annual UNMC Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s

24-hour skate will take place Jan. 22-23 at UNMC Ice Rink

Jan 15, 2016

Ted Wuebben (blue plaid shirt) skates at 2015 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's.

Former ‘Star Trek’ actor, LeVar Burton, headlines 2016 Nebraska Science Festival

Literacy advocate to present keynote on merging technology, storytelling, science fiction

Jan 13, 2016

LeVar Burton

Susan G. Komen $50,146 grant to train breast cancer advocates

Goal of grant: to get appropriate diagnosis, treatment

Jan 11, 2016

New Dietary Guidelines to Encourage Healthy Eating Patterns

Updated guidelines encourage Americans to adopt series of science-based recommendations to improve how they eat to reduce obesity and prevent chronic diseases

Jan 8, 2016