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UNMC to assist in tornado recovery survey

The UNMC College of Public Health will assist state and local health officials in surveying the Washington County community.

May 16, 2024

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UNMC physical therapy earns NU teaching award

The allied health program is the recipient of the University of Nebraska’s 2024 University-wide Departmental Teaching Award.

May 15, 2024

Faculty and staff of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions' physical therapy program: From left, first row is staff, Marcela Williams, Mary Wood, Megan Krenzer, Michelle Hawkins. Faculty are, second row, Tessa Wells, DPT, Betsy Becker, DPT, PhD, Dawn Venema, PhD; third row, Patricia Hageman, PhD, Nikki Sleddens, PhD; fourth row, Sara Bills, DPT, Kathleen Volkman, MS, Kellie Gossman, DPT; fifth row, Megan Frazee, DPT, Ka-Chun (Joseph) Siu, PhD, Grace Johnson, DPT, Joseph Norman, PhD (retired), Elizabeth Wellsandt, DPT, PhD; sixth row, Stacie Christensen, DPT, Mike Rosenthal, DSc, Mike Wellsandt, DPT. Not pictured, Laura Bilek, PhD, Teresa Cochran, DPT, Kyle Meyer, PhD, Kaitlyn Uwazurike, DPT.

Cancer center announces new community outreach leaders

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center team will be key in developing community partnerships, cancer education and screening events.

May 15, 2024

Clockwise from top left: Keyonna King, DrPH, Patrick Maloney, PhD, Rachael Schmidt, DNP, and Juan Santamaria, MD

Med center to spearhead novel approach to disaster planning

The med center’s health security experts will support the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health in the planning effort.

May 9, 2024

Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC, and Lauren Sauer, associate director of research in the Global Center for Health Security

UNMC teams showcase science at public expo

A record number of participants from UNMC joined the expo, giving the community a unique view into their science.

May 7, 2024

Do you know a little something about science? A record number of teams from UNMC participated in this year's Public Science Expo for the Nebraska Science Festival. Reach out to UNMC Strategic Communications to get involved in next year's expo or the monthlong festival.

Kratz to lead UNMC Government Relations

Jeff Kratz brings experience at the state and federal level, most recently in the office of U.S. Rep. Don Bacon.

May 6, 2024

Jeff Kratz

Dr. Gold to receive inaugural ‘Heartland Hero Award’

The award comes from Rural Media Group, which broadcasts ‘Rural Health Matters,’ a live weekly program Dr. Gold hosts on RFD-TV.

May 6, 2024

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Dr. Gold on UNMC’s response to the tornadoes: ‘We’re here to help’

UNMC announces support efforts for those impacted by Friday’s tornadoes. See a message from Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, in this link.

Apr 30, 2024

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

UNMC graduates chart new paths in public health

The initial cohorts of students will be graduating from two new UNMC College of Public Health programs.

Apr 30, 2024

Hayley Lange

Three to be honored at UNMC commencement May 4

Barry Gold, PhD, will receive an honorary degree, while Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD, will receive J.G. Elliott Awards.

Apr 30, 2024

Barry Gold, PhD, Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD
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