Rural
Under the microscope: Rural health
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., talks with Nicole Carritt, director of rural health initiatives for UNMC.
Sep 11, 2019
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Dr. Sitorius to advise chancellor on rural health
Michael Sitorius, M.D., has been named senior adviser to the chancellor on rural health.
Sep 5, 2019
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UNMC’s Nicole Carritt named director of UNMC rural health initiatives
Recruiting and retaining young health professionals, especially those with rural roots who may want to return to their own communities, is also one of the goals.
Sep 5, 2019
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Carritt named director of rural health initiatives
Carritt will work with UNMC’s rural partners to enhance the university’s impact across the state.
Aug 20, 2019
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Dr. Gold to discuss rural hospitals on RFD-TV tonight
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., will host Christina Campos, administrator of the Guadalupe County Hospital in New Mexico, during the program.
Aug 19, 2019
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Mark Balschweid, Ph.D., to lead Rural Futures Institute
Dr. Balschweid enters RFI during launch of the Nebraska Thriving Index.
Jul 10, 2019
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‘Pathway’ summit looks to the future
Event aimed to strengthen “pathway programs” for students to enter the health professions, then return to rural areas to practice.
May 22, 2019
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RFD-TV show addresses rural health workforce shortages
UNMC chancellor, national expert provide insight on how to attract, retain health professionals.
May 3, 2019
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Public health team tackles minority health issue
Forum today will address Nebraska’s lack of diversity in health professions.
Apr 29, 2019
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UNMC’s impact on rural Nebraska
University’s efforts to combat workforce shortages and boost access to health care training highlighted.
Jan 28, 2019
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