Press Release

UNMC, DCHD working with Omaha pharmacies on vaccine campaign

Two-year campaign made possible by $300,000 anonymous donation to NU Foundation

Jan 4, 2019

Don Klepser, Ph.D., UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Shannon Maloney, Ph.D., UNMC College of Public Health, are co-principal investigators on the vaccine campaign in the greater Omaha area geared to adolescent-aged children.

American to be monitored at Medical Center after possible Ebola exposure

Monitoring at UNMC/Nebraska Medicine could last up to two weeks.

Dec 29, 2018

Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., confirmed as UNO chancellor through 2021-2022

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents today unanimously approved the appointment of Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., as chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, positioning the campus to build on the 18-month period of growth and momentum it has experienced under Dr. Gold’s interim leadership.   Dr. Gold is scheduled to serve as […]

Dec 21, 2018

As farmers age, physical changes can lead to greater injury risk

Weakened bones, slower reflexes, changes in memory, vision and hearing can take a toll

Dec 20, 2018

Photo Credit: Jake Rogers Photography, http://www.jakerogersphoto.com/

Secure internet platform allows UNMC geriatric psychiatrist to reach patients

Tom Magnuson, M.D., is one of only five geriatric psychiatrists in Nebraska.

Dec 17, 2018

Former Alliance resident delivers keynote address for UNMC graduate students

Colin Weekes, M.D., Ph.D., is now on faculty at Harvard Medical Center and an oncologist for Massachusetts General Hospital

Dec 14, 2018

Dr. Weekes delivers keynote address at UNMC Honors Convocation for Graduate Studies.

Comprehensive genetics clinic now open at Gordon (Neb.) Memorial Hospital

Clinic provides access to services residents would have to travel several hours for.

Dec 13, 2018

Pictured left to right are: Omar Rahman, M.D., director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Genetic Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center; Shanna Rosentrater, LMHP, and Cate Jones-Hazledine, Ph.D., who owns Western Nebraska Behavioral Health in nearby Rushville, Neb.; and Doris Brown, CEO of Gordon Memorial Hospital.
 

UNMC research shows derivative of common spice might help heart failure patients

Study suggests derivative of ginger family improves strength, endurance

Dec 12, 2018

327 UNMC students to receive diplomas Dec. 14 during commencement ceremonies

The students are graduating from the colleges of nursing, public health and allied health professions as well as the Graduate College.

Dec 11, 2018

Record turnout of more than 200 attends Nebraska Child Health & Education Summit

Meeting mental health needs of schools is key topic of discussion

Dec 11, 2018

Sharon Hoover, Ph.D., co-director of the Center for School Mental Health, delivered the keynote address.