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MMI’s Konopasek honored with Kerrie Orozco Award

Award recognizes spirit of volunteerism and promoting the partnership between Omaha Public Schools and the Special Olympics.

May 9, 2016

Liz Konopasek, of the Munroe-Meyer Institute's physical therapy department, is given the Kerrie Orozco Volunteer Award by members of the Omaha Police Department.

Dr. Hageman named Worthingham Fellow

Award is the American Physical Therapy Association’s highest membership honor.

May 9, 2016

Patricia Hageman, Ph.D., Karen Linder Distinguished Professor for Women's Health

Office of Health Professions Education is created

New department dedicated to using education to facilitate the development of health professions workforce.

May 4, 2016

The Office of Health Professions Education includes (left-right): Kay Grant, program coordinator; Frank Pietrantoni, director; and Carla Snyder, program coordinator.

Dr. Jones explores racism’s impact on health

Nationally known educator Camara Phyllis Jones, M.D., Ph.D., discusses racism at UNMC.

May 4, 2016

Camara Jones, M.D., Ph.D., speaking at the event.

Students lead latest E-learning showcase

Students unveil 19 new E-learning modules at event.

May 2, 2016

Dele Davies, M.D., looks on as medical student Joe Marion demonstrates his E-learning module.

ER course aims to help rural providers

This year’s course had an increased focus on pediatric emergencies.

Apr 28, 2016

Bree Almgren, a nurse practitioner from Spencer, Iowa, who attended the 2016 course, said the emergency medicine course hones useful skills for rural providers.

Anery Patel, M.B.B.S., honored with research award

Dr. Patel is the first recipient of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine Scientist Development Award.

Apr 25, 2016

Anery Patel, M.B.B.S.

Regional public health conference to be held at UNMC

Camara Phyllis Jones, M.D., Ph.D., will be the keynote speaker at event.

Apr 25, 2016

Camara Jones, M.D., Ph.D.

Lab work presentation sparks interest for students

Experiments draw interest at Science Festival outreach presentation.

Apr 22, 2016

The College of Allied Health Profession's Kevin McGuire, right, helps a student during a presentation at St. Matthew's School in Bellevue.

Measuring changes that link HIV, premature aging

Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D., is one of the corresponding authors of the new study.

Apr 21, 2016

Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D.