Rural
BHECN names award recipients in six Nebraska counties
Awards recognize individuals who made a significant impact in the behavioral health field in the state.
Oct 19, 2020
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Health workforce report shows need in rural areas
Study was commissioned and funded by Office of Rural Health Initiatives and Nebraska Area Health Education Center Program.
Oct 6, 2020
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UNMC health care workforce report shows need in rural areas
Physician, nurse practitioner numbers up slightly
Oct 6, 2020
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Study explores feasibility of expanded UNMC presence
Legislative resolution looks at central, western Nebraska expansion.
Sep 29, 2020
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CS-CASH conducts ag safety training for Rwandan students
Weeklong effort was in collaboration with hte University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jun 22, 2020
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Grant to expand mental health services for underserved populations
Services will target vulnerable children adults and children in rural and urban Nebraska communities.
Jun 15, 2020
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Foundation award will enhance rural pandemic preparedness
Funding aims to improve pandemic response in rural nursing facilities and critical access centers.
May 21, 2020
![Matthew Beacom, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Beacom052120.jpg)
UNMC experts develop COVID-19 guidelines for meat processing facilities
Team toured 10 facilities across state to develop ‘playbook.’
May 1, 2020
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Chancellor, extension dean to discuss COVID-19 on RFD-TV
Chuck Hibberd, dean of the Cooperative Extension Division of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be the guest of Dr. Gold.
Apr 27, 2020
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UNMC will be ready to build a new normal
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., sets out vision during state-of-the-campus address.
Apr 16, 2020
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