Rural

United Way, Day Four: How do we stack up?

As the campaign nears the end of its first week, here is a department-by-department breakdown of participation.

Sep 26, 2013

United Way, Day Two: Sandy’s story

A struggling mother leaving an abusive relationship turns to a United Way partner for help.

Sep 24, 2013

United Way, Day One: First steps on the road to $156,000

Three-week United Way campaign begins today.

Sep 23, 2013

UNMC faculty, staff, students called to step ‘Beyond Boundaries’

Rural Futures Conference in November focuses on collaboration.

Aug 29, 2013

Warning: E-mail may be scam

A phishing attempt appearing in campus inboxes offers a link to upgrade e-mail quotas.

Apr 26, 2013

Medical center celebrates 30 years of transplantation

Program recognized as one of the best in the world.

Mar 28, 2013

UNMC study suggests vitamin D could reduce lung inflammation in asthma, COPD

In the first study of its kind, results of a UNMC research study suggests that vitamin D may be important for humans exposed to agricultural organic dust.

Feb 20, 2013

Study shows dramatic primary care shortage in rural areas

The number of primary care physicians in Nebraska is 30 percent lower than previously reported by the American Medical Association.

Dec 14, 2012

Pain medication addiction reaching epidemic level in Nebraska

Hydrocodone was most prescribed drug in America in 2011

Nov 16, 2012

Aly Hassan, M.D.

A fascinating look at the demanding day of a family physician in rural Nebraska

A UNMC writer profiles a typical day in the life of a family physician.

Oct 18, 2012