Press Release
UNMC Ice Rink extends skating season through Feb. 17
Frigid weather forced rink to be closed most of this week
Feb 1, 2019
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Longtime UNMC ophthalmologist, Gerald Christensen, M.D, dies at age 83
Was one of lead donors in 2008 on special center at UNMC for people with low vision
Jan 30, 2019
![Gerald Christensen, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Christensen.jpg)
BHECN receives national innovation award
Thought leaders with national non-profit, Annapolis Coalition on the Behavioral Health Workforce, spotlight BHECN’s novel work.
Jan 29, 2019
![Howard Liu, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Howard_Liu_Psychiatry_2013_2_.jpg)
College of Nursing in Scottsbluff to hold open house Feb. 8
Attendees will learn about new program to detect cognitive, mental health problems in Panhandle older adults
Jan 28, 2019
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Nancy_Meier_Photo_2.jpg)
UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s brings in more than $20,000
More than 500 skaters participate in 24-hour event
Jan 26, 2019
![It was a family affair for the Cary family. The three sons of Stephen and Jeanne Cary all skated in the event. Stephen, 70, has been battling Parkinson's disease for 13 years. Back row (left-right) -Tyler Cary, Bryce Cary, Stephen Cary, Felicia Cary (Ryan Cary's wife), Jeanne Cary and Ryan Cary. Front row (left-right) Rylee Cary, daughter of Ryan and Felicia, and Jocelyn Cary, Bryce Cary's daughter.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CaryFamily1.jpg)
UNMC’s impact on rural Nebraska
Presentation at Board of Regents’ meeting details longtime commitment
Jan 25, 2019
![In June 2017, UNMC launched its Simulation in Motion-Nebraska (SIM-NE) program, which provides free hands-on training to Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers in rural areas via four customized trucks that travel the state.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/SimChimney0117.jpg)
UNMC College of Dentistry to hold annual Children’s Dental Day on Feb. 1
140 Nebraska children to receive care.
Jan 24, 2019
![Two children enjoy the carnival like atmosphere of Children's Dental Day last year.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DD18_1.jpg)
Howard Liu, M.D., named chair of UNMC Department of Psychiatry
Has been campus leader on several initiatives over past decade
Jan 23, 2019
![From left, Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, M.D., Howard Liu, M.D., chair of the department of psychiatry, and Bradley Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Linder_Liu_Britigan.jpg)
$500,000 grant awarded to BHECN aimed at improving adolescent mental health
Grant is aimed at helping schools better assist children and teens.
Jan 17, 2019
![Brandy Clarke, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Brandy_Clarke_19.jpg)
SIM-NE training program celebrates 250th training session
SIM-NE has served 4,700 emergency medical professionals statewide in 87 of 93 counties
Jan 16, 2019
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DSC_0044_training.jpg)