Press Release

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

UNMC ice rink hours change; season runs through Jan. 31

The University of Nebraska Medical Center ice rink has changed its hours for open skating for the rest of the season due to UNMC student intramural activities, including curling and broomball leagues. The skating season runs through Jan. 31. The new hours are: •Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m. •Monday: Closed •Tuesday: 11 a.m. to noon […]

Jan 7, 2016

Study:Most men not getting information they need about prostate cancer screening

Men and their health providers are not having important discussions when it comes to prostate cancer screening and treatment.

Jan 6, 2016

Virtual reality in medicine topic of Jan. 5 Omaha Science Cafe

Joseph Siu, Ph.D., an associate professor of physical therapy education in the College of Allied Health Professions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will discuss the use of virtual reality in medical training and research, at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m., Jan. 5 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. […]

Dec 22, 2015

Report highlights efforts to grow Nebraska’s mental health workforce

78 out of 93 counties in Nebraska experience high need for behavioral health services

Dec 21, 2015

Pioneering neuroprotective results achieved in Parkinson’s preclinical studies

Allows immune system to repair brain damage; results reported in Journal of Neuroscience

Dec 16, 2015

Howard Gendelman, M.D.