Rural
Nearly $22 million requested as BHECN closes ARPA cycle
The second round of behavioral health funding received 137 applications.
Apr 13, 2023
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Grant builds mental health support in central Nebraska town
A team from the UNMC College of Nursing is integrating services into a primary care clinic in Ravenna.
Mar 23, 2023
![Pictured from left are Mollie Tate, Shelby Hostetler, Stephanie Burge, DNP, and Melissa Florell](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CON_HRSA032323-900x600.jpg)
BHECN opens second round of ARPA applications
The application cycle closes on April 10, with funding awards likely to be announced in June.
Feb 27, 2023
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Next application cycle for ARPA funds opens Feb. 27
The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska will accept funding proposals through April 10.
Feb 20, 2023
![Marley Doyle, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MarleyDoyle021723-900x600.jpg)
BHECN: Supporting behavioral health across Nebraska
The workforce need is real, and the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska is there to recruit, train, retain.
Feb 17, 2023
![Marley Doyle, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MarleyDoyle021723-900x600.jpg)
Medical students start rural outreach program
Nebraska Rural Health Outreach aims to provide health profession information, resources to rural high school students.
Feb 10, 2023
![Shea Jeffres](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHEACOM020323.jpg)
Medical students start rural outreach program
Nebraska Rural Health Outreach aims to provide health profession information, resources to rural high school students.
Jan 27, 2023
![Shea Jeffres](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHEACOM020323.jpg)
BHECN to award nearly $20 million in ARPA funds
The funds will boost Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce through 83 different projects.
Jan 26, 2023
![Marley Doyle, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MarleyDoyle012623-900x600.jpg)
Pathology services and Kearney Regional mark 5 years
The institutions joined up in 2017 to improve access to pathology services in rural Nebraska.
Jan 5, 2023
![Representatives from the UNMC and Kearney Regional Medical Center during their visit](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Partnership010523.jpg)
Timothy Blecha, MD, receives Koefoot Award
Dr. Blecha, recognized as an outstanding preceptor, practices in Superior, Nebraska.
Dec 29, 2022
![From left, UNMC Family Medicine Medical Student Clerkship Director Mindy Lacey, MD, Timothy Blecha, MD, and UNMC Family Medicine Chair Jeffrey Harrison, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BlechaKoefootCOM1222.jpg)