Rural

Report shows growth, but more efforts needed to build Nebraska’s rural health workforce

Study was commissioned and funded by UNMC’s Office of Rural Health Initiatives and Area Health Education Center Program

Jun 16, 2022

Nicole Carritt

Legislature OKs UNK-UNMC Rural Health Complex funding

Bill now moves to Gov. Ricketts’ desk for consideration.

Apr 8, 2022

The Health Science Education Complex on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Kearney

COM student of the month

Stephanie Emig is a fourth-year student in the family medicine advanced rural training program — and also a gif.

Feb 2, 2022

Stephanie Emig and Sammy

Program director of the month

Aaron Lanik, MD, is director of the Family Medicine Rural Training Track.

Feb 2, 2022

Aaron Lanik, MD

UNMC ranked top 10 in primary care, rural practice

Latest U.S. News & World Report rankings released Tuesday.

Mar 31, 2021

RA research eyes role of agricultural dust

New study shows more exaggerated inflammatory lung disease, increased autoimmunity and arthritis in mice.

Mar 10, 2021

From left, Jill Poole, MD, and Rohit Gaurav, PhD

Goal: Improve care facilities’ response to outbreaks

Program focuses on education through tele-mentoring.

Feb 1, 2021

From left, Deborah Levy, PhD, Keith Hansen, and Matthew Beacom, MD

Pipeline programs help students to health careers

Area Health Education Centers support pre-health professions educational programs.

Jan 6, 2021

Hannah Dickey (photo by Margaret Cain)

Forum will explore 2020’s impact on behavioral health

BHECN will host the free online forum Dec. 9

Nov 24, 2020

Nicole Carritt, director of Rural Health Initiatives at UNMC and assistant director of outreach and engagement for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, will take part in the Dec. 9 forum.

UNMC team, rural collaborators receive award for innovation

Innovative program designed for young women with breast cancer.

Oct 22, 2020