Press Release
Nature study suggests pathway to possible HIV-1 cure
UNMC Pharmacy Dean Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D., part of research team
Feb 4, 2016
Evolution of public health in Omaha is topic of Feb. 9 Omaha Science Cafe
Barbara Hewins-Maroney, Ph.D., an associate professor of urban studies and public administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, will discuss public health policy in early Omaha at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m., Feb. 9 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. Hewins-Maroney received a doctorate in educational psychology from UNO, […]
Feb 3, 2016
UNMC College of Dentistry annual Children’s Dental Day Feb. 5 in Lincoln
For hundreds of kids across the state, the annual Children’s Dental Day event at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. With its carnival like atmosphere, students clad in super-heroes of dentistry costumes and tooth fairies, Children’s Dental Day is […]
Feb 1, 2016
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center physicians urge increased HPV vaccination
National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers joined in the effort in the spirit of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union call for a national “moonshot” to cure cancer, a collaborative effort led by Vice President Joe Biden.
Jan 28, 2016
UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s raises nearly $16,000
More than 500 skaters participate in 24-hour event
Jan 27, 2016
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
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
