Press Release
UNMC College of Nursing in Scottsbluff accepting applications for bachelor’s in nursing degree
Applications now will be accepted through July 15.
Feb 22, 2022
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UNMC receives $2.2 million grant to promote mental health, reduce burnout in nursing workforce
The intent is to foster healthy workplace environments that promote mental health and resiliency by helping to manage stressful situations, hardships, avoid burnout, suicide and substance use disorders.
Feb 18, 2022
![Alyson Hanish, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Alyson_Hanish_0264_1_8_copy.jpg)
UNMC team ties microRNA to meth use relapse
Findings show the presence of microRNA can cause relapse
Feb 15, 2022
![Sowmya Yelamanchili, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/08_15_2019SowmyaYelamanchili006.jpg)
UNMC/Nebraska Medicine conducting study on device for generalized anxiety disorder
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders
Jan 26, 2022
![Lauren Edwards, MD and Justin Weeks, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/EdwardsWeeks.jpg)
Joseph Khoury, MD, named chair of pathology and microbiology at UNMC
Joseph Khoury is an internationally recognized leader in the field of hematopathology.
Jan 26, 2022
![Joseph Khoury, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/joseph_khoury_jpg_USE.jpg)
UNMC announces dean’s list for fall 2021
Students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and the allied health professions make dean’s list
Jan 19, 2022
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Registration is now open for Walk & Roll for Disabilities
The fundraiser’s 18th event, organized by the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, is set for March 6.
Jan 18, 2022
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The annual event is co-hosted by Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Jan 4, 2022
![Cheryl Logan, EdD, OPS Superintendent](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Cheryl_Logan.jpg)
UNMC legislative report reveals more behavioral health professionals despite increase
Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska reports a 33.5 percent increase in behavioral health professionals amidst an ongoing shortage and aging workforce.
Dec 29, 2021
![Marley Doyle, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MarleyDoyle1.jpg)
Malnutrition increases risk of mortality from COVID-19
UNMC researchers found that among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, the presence of malnutrition increased the risk of mortality by 2.5 times.
Dec 28, 2021
![Jana Ponce, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/JanaPonce-e1701903111741.jpg)