Press Release
UNMC, Nebraska Medicine continue to support state’s COVID efforts
Latest effort collect, organizes resources to train frontline providers, first responders, others
May 14, 2020
UNMC, Nebraska Extension announce changes to summer tractor safety course
Online training, then in-person driving training in 5 Nebraska cities
May 13, 2020
UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute offers free statewide behavioral health telehealth
Individuals do not need to be current patients of MMI to get the free service
May 13, 2020
UNMC SIM-NE hosts three more virtual COVID-19 training sessions
Training held on patient surge prep, leadership, rapidly changing rural health care environment
May 12, 2020
Helmsley Charitable Trust gift will impact cardiac care across state
Grant of $1.5 million will provide emergency cardiac care equipment, emergency medical training
May 11, 2020
UNMC ag center offers respiratory protection recommendations
Cloth face coverings are not an acceptable replacement for a respirator at preventing exposure to respiratory hazards in the agricultural workplace. They should only be used as a means of infection control.
May 11, 2020
UNMC, COVAXX partner to provide large-scale COVID-19 antibody blood testing
The UNMC/COVAXX partnership will provide a comprehensive end-to-end solution to process tens of thousands of COVID-19 antibody tests per day
May 11, 2020
UNMC researcher one of 12 to receive grant to study heart related to COVID-19
The one-year, $100,000 grant will allow Dr. Gundry to explore the role of glycans, carbohydrates attached to proteins and lipids, in cardiovascular injuries
May 8, 2020
Three to be honored during UNMC commencement
Honorary Doctorate of Science Degree, UNMC Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award, J.G. Elliott Award bestowed
May 8, 2020
University of Nebraska develops pandemic recovery guide for higher education
The 19-page recovery guide is intended as a tool to guide higher education campuses through three steps based on disease prevalence and stability of available resources.
May 8, 2020