Rural

UNMC joins western U.S. partners in infectious disease training

The infection prevention and control exercise in Alaska and Washington involved UNMC’s ISTARI system.

Oct 25, 2023

The exercises simulating an ill patient with a likely highly communicable disease spanned from Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska, to Spokane, Washington.

Pathway students get a glimpse of their future UNMC education

The annual visit of students in the UNMC Pathway Programs is a cornerstone of their experience in the program.

Oct 5, 2023

Nikki Carritt, assistant vice chancellor for health workforce education relations and director of Rural Health Initiatives, told the UNMC pathway students that they are needed as health care professionals to fill the state's workforce shortages across health care disciplines.

Data shows UNMC addresses state’s physician needs

AAMC report shows UNMC grads rank high for primary care, practicing in rural areas and practicing in state.

Oct 5, 2023

Kelly Caverzagie, MD

‘Heart to Heart’ greets new Student Senate president

Katie Schultis talks with the chancellor about her rural roots, student leadership and rural health education.

Sep 14, 2023

BHECN Northeast launches at Wayne State College

The location is the third rural site for the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska.

Sep 8, 2023

Ciera Afrank, director of BHECN Northeast

Groundbreaking UNK-UNMC partnership ushers in new era for rural health care

The $95 million project addresses the critical need for health care providers in Nebraska.

Sep 6, 2023

A team of 20 shovelers broke ground Tuesday on the UNK-UNMC Rural Health Education Building.

University of Nebraska receives record private support: $354.5 million

A total of 58,072 donors made a gift during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.

Sep 5, 2023

Carritt named assistant vice chancellor for health workforce education relations

Nicole Carritt works with UNMC’s partners to enhance the university’s impact across the state.

Aug 31, 2023

Nicole Carritt

Events planned to promote wellness in nursing

The Nebraska Collaborative Investment in Nurses was formed to address wellness and burnout in the profession.

Aug 30, 2023

New nursing dean highlights priorities during campus forum

Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, has heard from Nebraskans about the critical role UNMC plays in the state.

Aug 14, 2023

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, UNMC College of Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, and Jane Meza, PhD, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, global engagement and strategic planning
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