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
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
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