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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

$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.

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