Rural

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

Michael Sitorius, M.D.

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

Nicole Carritt

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

Nicole Carritt

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

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Mark Balschweid, Ph.D., to lead Rural Futures Institute

Dr. Balschweid enters RFI during launch of the Nebraska Thriving Index.

Jul 10, 2019

‘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

Paul Turman, Ph.D., chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, left, and Marysz Rames, Ph.D., president of Wayne State College, participate in a roundtable discussion with Merlyn Vogt, D.D.S., assistant dean for student affairs at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

RFD-TV show addresses rural health workforce shortages

UNMC chancellor, national expert provide insight on how to attract, retain health professionals.

May 3, 2019

From left, Ted Epperly, M.D., president and CEO of the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho, and Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., on "Rural America Live."

UNMC’s impact on rural Nebraska

University’s efforts to combat workforce shortages and boost access to health care training highlighted.

Jan 28, 2019

Comprehensive genetics clinic opens at rural hospital

Clinic at Gordon Memorial Hospital provides access to services for which residents otherwise would have to travel several hours.

Dec 20, 2018

The comprehensive genetics clinic at Gordon (Neb.) Memorial Hospital, is under the direction of (pictured left to right) Omar Rahman, M.D., director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Genetic Medicine at UNMC; Shanna Rosentrater, licensed mental health practitioner; Cate Jones-Hazledine, Ph.D., who owns Western Nebraska Behavioral Health in nearby Rushville, Neb.; and Doris Brown, CEO of Gordon Memorial Hospital.

Wendy Wells receives national rural health service award

Scottsbluff UNMC College of Nursing instructor recognized for making positive impact on rural lives.

Dec 4, 2018

Wendy Wells