Press Release
Dele Davies, M.D., named to new council for American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Davies named to Council on Disaster Preparedness and Recovery, newly created council that replaced and expanded the efforts AAP’s former Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council.
Sep 16, 2019
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Opioid misuse is common problem in rural communities
It’s estimated nearly 75% of farmers/farm workers are or have been directly impacted by opioid abuse
Sep 13, 2019
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High school girls invited to apply for free, one-day orthopedic program
Perry Outreach Program encourages careers in medicine, science, engineering
Sep 12, 2019
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UNMC grant funds free community education sessions in Omaha on continence issues
Common reasons for incontinence in women include childbirth, diabetes, obesity, smoking, stroke and menopause.
Sep 10, 2019
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Nebraska Biocontainment Unit is topic of Omaha Science Cafe on Sept. 17
Clinical coordinator Morgan Shradar is featured speaker.
Sep 10, 2019
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Farm Safety and Health Week on Sept. 15-21 to focus on women in agriculture
Several free training modules will seek to reduce injuries, illness in women
Sep 9, 2019
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UNMC enrollment at 4,055 sets record for 19th straight year
During UNMC’s 19 years of continued growth, it has added several new and critically needed programs, including this year.
Sep 9, 2019
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Husker Harvest Days to use film ‘SILO’ to educate on farm safety
Collaboration includes UNMC, Sukup Manufacturing, Grain Handling Safety Coalition
Sep 6, 2019
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UNMC’s Nicole Carritt named director of UNMC rural health initiatives
Recruiting and retaining young health professionals, especially those with rural roots who may want to return to their own communities, is also one of the goals.
Sep 5, 2019
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Installation of iWall technology completes statewide connection for nursing
The iWall is another tool to help prepare students for professional nursing practice.
Sep 4, 2019
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