Press Release

UNMC, Omaha VA researchers to examine if vitamin D prevents diabetes

Does vitamin D help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes?

Oct 21, 2013

Men’s Health Day set for Oct. 26

Co-sponsored by the UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities

Oct 21, 2013

UNMC physician honored by Missouri Alumni Association

Receives Faculty-Alumni Award for support of university, needy teens

Oct 18, 2013

Troy Plumb, M.D., named new division chief of nephrology at UNMC

Following a nationwide search, Troy Plumb, M.D., has been selected as the new division chief of nephrology in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine. "We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Troy Plumb as chief of the division of nephrology," said Lynell Klassen, M.D., chair of Internal Medicine. "Dr. Plumb has already demonstrated […]

Oct 18, 2013

UNMC receives national accreditation in human research protection

First academic institution to receive this recognition

Oct 16, 2013

UNMC, Creighton research challenges views on familial breast cancer

Find challenges current approaches in identifying breast cancer in families.

Oct 16, 2013

Joe Norman, Ph.D., named director of physical therapy program at UNMC

Joe Norman, Ph.D., professor of physical therapy education, has been appointed director of the PT program. “I am thrilled to have Dr. Norman assume this leadership role,” said Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., senior associate dean of the School of Allied Health Professions. “He brings incredible experience to the role and is immensely well respected by colleagues […]

Oct 14, 2013

Fourth Annual Bridge To Care Refugee Health Fair/Linkage to Care set for Oct. 19

Free health screenings, glasses, and flu shots for refugees

Oct 10, 2013

UNMC physician encourages women to not act hastily with breast cancer diagnosis

Consultation with genetic counselor should precede decision to have mastectomy

Oct 9, 2013

Edibaldo Silva, M.D., Ph.D.

Scholarship recognizes dental student’s triumph over adversity

Scottsbluff native one of nine U.S. students to earn Horatio Alger Association scholarship

Oct 7, 2013

Jake Zitterkopf (Photo by Margaret Cain, UNMC College of Dentistry)