Press Release

Siobhan Wescott, MD, named endowed professor of American Indian health at UNMC 

Dr. Wescott is the inaugural holder of the Dr. Susan and Susette (Inshata Theumba) LaFlesche Professorship in Public Health 

Jul 15, 2021

Siobhan Wescott, MD, MPH

UNMC dedicates Wigton Heritage Center

Highlights history of state’s academic health science center with exhibits, vast special collections, artifacts, archives, rare books, University Hospital’s historic façade and iconic columns

Jun 29, 2021

UNMC survey shows vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge in the state

Issue of vaccine hesitancy to be addressed June 28 during Nebraska Forward program on News Channel Nebraska

Jun 25, 2021

Dejun Su, PhD

Collection details UNMC’s early LGBTQ+ education efforts

The Medder Collection includes the M4 LGBTQ+ course syllabus, a flier for the LGBT Pride Alliance, and fliers for the UNMC Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Clinic.

Jun 25, 2021

James Medder, MD

UNMC study shows need to re-examine organ transplant allocation

Nationally, more than 90,000 patients are on the waiting list for a kidney.

Jun 24, 2021

Scott

UNMC clinical trial evaluating new investigational drug for treatment of COVID

Eligible study participants will be randomly assigned either to the investigational treatment group or the placebo group.

Jun 11, 2021

Munroe-Meyer Institute celebrates new home

New Omaha location positions institute to create a new standard in care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Jun 11, 2021

Take a Garden Walk this Sunday; tickets on sale for 52nd annual Garden Walk

Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit children and adults with disabilities through various programs and research efforts at UNMC.

Jun 9, 2021

Pediatric/Perinatal COVID-19 Research highlight June 15 Science Cafe

Speakers will discuss COVID-19 vaccine development for pediatric and perinatal populations

Jun 9, 2021

Nebraska Medicine announces changes to visitation policy

Additional visitors now allowed for inpatient areas and clinic visits

Jun 9, 2021