Press Release

Sexual literacy focus of public health survey

What adults know about human sexuality and sexual health can impact how sexually literate their children are, which in turn can have dramatic effects in reducing unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. With that in mind, researchers from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Nebraska Adult Sexual Literacy Project (NASLiP) want to find […]

Jan 7, 2014

Ira F. Combs to headline MLK event at UNMC/The Nebraska Medical Center

Community health advocate and “Champions of Change” White House award recipient, Ira F. Combs will deliver the annual keynote address to honor slain civil rights leader, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus on Monday, Jan. 20. As one of the city’s best attended events on Martin […]

Jan 6, 2014

Dr. Siahpush named associate dean for research for UNMC College of Public Health

Strong research background includes 10 years of continuous NIH funding, $32 million in grants

Jan 2, 2014

Mohammad Siahpush, Ph.D.

‘Prescription’ provides tailored exercise program at UNMC

Exercise is Medicine® referral means free tailored exercise program

Dec 23, 2013

UNMC students train in communities across Nebraska

UNMC students will be working with health professionals across Nebraska this spring as part of their health care education.

Dec 20, 2013

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

Previous three Skate-a-thons have raised total of $110,000

Dec 19, 2013

What’s in a burp?

While a burp can be a short utterance, there is so much more to appreciate about our eructations.

Dec 17, 2013

From common colds to deadly lung diseases, one protein plays key role

UNMC pulmonologist part of team that isolates the culprit

Dec 17, 2013

Joe Sisson, M.D.

310 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies

Diplomas will be conferred on students during ceremonies Dec. 20 in Omaha.

Dec 17, 2013

Booths, community hosts sought for the 2014 Nebraska Science Festival

Science fans can share their love of science by participating in the second annual Nebraska Science Festival, which runs April 24-27 in Omaha and Lincoln. Those interested should submit applications to: Present hands-on, kid-friendly science booths at one of the free Science Expos. The Expos will be April 24 and 25 at The Durham Museum […]

Dec 4, 2013