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UNMC/UNK land $2.5 million grant aimed at reducing childhood obesity

Between 4 and 8 rural Nebraska communities will be selected as pilot test locations

Apr 17, 2019

The $2.5 million grant was awarded to Jennie Hill, Ph.D. (left), associate professor in the UNMC College of Public Health, and Kate Heelan, Ph.D., professor and director of the UNK Physical Activity and Wellness Lab.

Ann Anderson Berry, M.D., named Division Chief of Neonatology at UNMC

Dr. Anderson Berry said appointment comes at a unique time in the division’s history.

Apr 16, 2019

UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities to launch longevity calculator

Calculator maps life expectancy for Nebraskans based on zip code.

Apr 15, 2019

Community, Education, Outreach, UNMC Community, Wellness

Increased grain bin hazards can result from recent floods

Numerous obvious/unseen dangers can result from flood-damaged grain bins

Apr 15, 2019

Grain bins impacted by the recent flooding in the Midwest can pose obvious and unseen dangers. (Photo by Risto Rautiainen, Ph.D., director of the Department of Environmental, Agricultural & Occupational Health in the UNMC College of Public Health)

Bioethics is topic of April 23 Omaha Science Cafe

Bioethicist Beth Roxland, J.D., is featured speaker.

Apr 10, 2019

UNMC infectious disease expert cautions Nebraskans about flood-related risks

Below is a dropbox link to two mp4 video and mp3 audio sound bites and their transcriptions featuring Mark Rupp, M.D., professor and chief of the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases and medical director of the Infection Control & Epidemiology Program at Nebraska Medicine. Below he addresses infectious disease issues related to the flooding. […]

Apr 8, 2019

Research

Aging expert: new information adds support to Dr. Harman’s theory

Science gaining on secrets of aging, but no fountain of youth yet

Apr 5, 2019

Outreach

UNMC, Extension offer tractor safety course to teens across Nebraska May-July

Instilling an attitude of ‘safety first’ and respect for agricultural equipment are primary goals

Apr 5, 2019

Nebraska Science Festival highlights in Omaha-metro area

The seventh annual Nebraska Science Festival – presented by the University of Nebraska Medical Center – runs throughout the month of April and includes an array of science- and technology-related activities in 20 communities across the state. With more than 100+ SciFest activities, there is something for every age and interest. Visit libraries for […]

Apr 3, 2019

Nebraska Science Festival highlights in Lincoln, Nebraska City area

The seventh annual Nebraska Science Festival – presented by the University of Nebraska Medical Center – runs throughout the month of April and includes an array of science- and technology-related activities in 20 communities across the state. With more than 100+ SciFest activities, there is something for every age and interest. Gaze at the […]

Apr 3, 2019