Press Release

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)

UNMC Alumni Associations honor four with awards

Kearney, Omaha residents among recipients

Oct 4, 2013

The science behind sneezing

Why sneeze? What’s a sneeze uncovered in this column by Michael Huckabee, Ph.D.

Oct 3, 2013

Peru State, UNMC expand Rural Health Opportunities Program for nursing

Initiative addresses rural nursing shortage

Oct 3, 2013

Public invited: Music as Medicine begins Oct. 10 at UNMC

Held every month from now through May.

Oct 3, 2013

UNMC to hold Oct. 4 reception for Ira Combs

Recognized last month by White House as Champion of Change

Oct 1, 2013

Ira Combs (center) with his puppet Dr. Jesse while a fan looks on.

Science of fear and risk is focus of Oct. 8 Omaha Science Cafe

The science of fear and risk is the focus of the next Omaha Science Café on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Joseph Brown, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, will discuss how human beings assess risks and how this can lead […]

Sep 30, 2013