Press Release

Rebecca Oberley-Deegan, Ph.D., receives Maurer Scientific Achievement Award

Recognized for her research aimed at finding ways to protect normal tissues in the body from radiation damage when treating prostate cancer or cancer of anus.

Jun 23, 2017

Michael Zaruba, M.D., receives Outstanding Preceptor Award

Michael Zaruba, M.D., received the Marion D. and Theodore Koefoot, Jr., M.D., Outstanding Preceptor in Rural Family Medicine award at the annual University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Family Medicine banquet. Dr. Zaruba practices at Auburn Family Health Clinic in Auburn, Neb. "The department of family medicine is proud to recognize Dr. Zaruba with […]

Jun 22, 2017

UNMC names Sean McGarry, M.D., to inaugural musculoskeletal oncology chair

Dr. McGarry has become an expert in the field of musculoskeletal oncology and is widely known for his focus on limb salvage.

Jun 21, 2017

UNMC Board of Counselors names new officers, members during annual meeting

The board advises UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., on health care issues of importance.

Jun 21, 2017

Katelyn Jelden receives U.S. Public Health Service award

Jelden was an integral member of the Nebraska Patient Care Biocontainment Unit, which was activated as a part of Ebola care and response efforts in 2014.

Jun 20, 2017

UNMC students to provide health screenings June 24 for Omaha World Refugee Day

The health fair will feature 22 community vendors and provide health education, screenings, and services

Jun 20, 2017

UNMC/UNO Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., to visit central Nebraska June 28-29

A leadership team from the University of Nebraska Medical Center headed by Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., will visit Lexington and Gothenburg on Wednesday, June 28, and North Platte and Valentine on Thursday, June 29. “These trips are always very informative in helping us to better understand the challenges these communities face and ways we […]

Jun 19, 2017

Public invited to see, tour SIM-NE trucks from Norfolk to Scottsbluff

Open houses will be held in Scottsbluff, Norfolk, Lincoln and Kearney

Jun 16, 2017

‘Search’ tower dedicated at Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Anonymous donor provided funding for tower, which is dedicated to center director

Jun 15, 2017

UNMC launches 4 SIM-NE trucks statewide for rural emergency medical training

Four customized trucks to be stationed in Norfolk, Lincoln, Kearney, Scottsbluff

Jun 14, 2017