Press Release
UNMC participating in clinical trial for Alzheimer’s disease
One of 20 sites selected to study investigational medication
Nov 2, 2011
UNMC public health champion to lead new school in Wisconsin
Magda Peck Sc.D., who was instrumental in building the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s public health infrastructure over the last 22 years, is leaving to build another school of public health. Dr. Peck, associate dean for community engagement and public health practice at the UNMC College of Public Health has accepted the position of founding […]
Oct 31, 2011
CityMatCH at UNMC receives 2011 National Health Information Silver Award
CityMatCH received a National Health Information Silver Award for its Life Course Game.
Oct 27, 2011
UNMC College of Public Health achieves national accreditation
Also receives $7.6 million to establish two centers to improve health of rural Nebraskans The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s newest college – the College of Public Health – has been granted accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and now is a full member of the Association of Schools of Public […]
Oct 24, 2011
Public health institute at UNMC graduates 23 scholars, welcomes 22 more
Institute produces future leaders in public health for three-state region The Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute, a professional development program of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, graduated its sixth class of scholars this fall. The year-long program is designed to build and enhance leadership skills for established and emerging […]
Oct 17, 2011
Cattlemen’s Ball awards $1.3 million to UNMC Eppley Cancer Center
Remaining $150,000 divided among 36 health and wellness organizations in West Point area West Point, NE – The 2011 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Ball, which raised a record total of nearly $1.5 million, has announced its distribution of the funds. The Eppley Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will receive 90 percent of the […]
Oct 12, 2011
UNMC selected for clinical trial using non-invasive treatment for depression
One of only 10 sites participating in trial A novel, non-invasive medical device may one day provide a drug-free treatment option for people with depression. The University of Nebraska Medical Center is one of 10 universities across the country conducting a clinical research trial with a transcranial magnetic stimulation device, known as NEST, or NeoSync […]
Oct 12, 2011
UNMC researchers to study role of tumor microenvironment in pancreatic cancer
Hope to develop better therapeutics by learning more about pancreatic cancer cells
Oct 10, 2011
South Omaha health fair aims to fill preventive care gap
Free health screenings will be available on Saturday, Oct. 8 A health fair in south Omaha could be the prescription for anyone needing an annual check-up. Each year, as part of the city’s Bi-National Health week, health providers gather to provide services to the cities’ Latino community and anyone else who needs them. From diabetes […]
Oct 7, 2011
Susan G. Komen grant awarded to UNMC provides advocates for women with breast cancer
A grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® will help women get appropriate early detection, treatment and follow-up breast cancer services.
Oct 6, 2011
