Press Release

UNMC selects Karen Honeycutt as director of Clinical Laboratory Science program

Honeycutt’s appointment effective Feb. 2.

Jan 17, 2013

UNMC College of Dentistry fights tooth decay one child at a time

12th annual Children’s Dental Day to provide care for nearly 200 Nebraska children

Jan 15, 2013

Panelists address mental health challenges faced by health care students

Tend to be among the worst at seeking help from mental health professionals

Jan 15, 2013

Howard Liu, M.D.

Public invited to free educational sessions on chronic kidney disease

Free classes on kidney disease start the second Tuesday of each month beginning Feb. 11

Jan 14, 2013

Olson Center hires new clinic manager

Mitzi Johnson has been named the new clinic manager for the Olson Center for Women’s Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Johnson worked in the medical center’s OB/GYN Clinic from 1995 to 2004 before leaving to work in the health care technology industry. Since 2008, she has served as clinic manager for the […]

Jan 14, 2013

Fewer minorities get screened for colorectal cancer

A new study conducted in the Center for Health Policy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health has determined that racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer in the United States. The study, which analyzed data from across the country between 2000 and 2005, was […]

Jan 11, 2013

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

Previous two UNMC Skate-a-thons have raised total of $91,000

Jan 10, 2013

UNMC-based organization accredits cell transplant programs in Asia/South America

Hospital in Singapore, Brazil receive accreditation, reflects high standards for patients

Jan 9, 2013

New smartphone app helps children with autism communicate better

MySocius app uses naturalistic teaching methods, supplements care of health professionals

Jan 7, 2013

Keith Allen, Ph.D.

John W. Ewing, Jr., to headline MLK event at UNMC/The Nebraska Medical Center

Jan. 21 speech in Storz Pavilion of Clarkson Tower is free and open to the public

Jan 4, 2013

John W. Ewing, Jr.