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MMI camp uses VR games to achieve therapy goals

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s HABIT camp stresses bimanual therapy through play.

Aug 31, 2021

A camper plays a virtual reality video game as a counselor looks on at the HABIT camp held this summer at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

UNMC study confirms COVID air transmission

UNMC’s findings on airborne transmission have passed scientific peer review.

Aug 27, 2021

From left, Joshua Santarpia, PhD, John Lowe, PhD and St. Patrick Reid, PhD

Pilot grant provides impetus for health inequities curriculum

A recently published paper described the development of the curriculum.

Aug 26, 2021

From left, Rohan Khazanchi and Jasmine Marcelin, MD

Trial explores hyperoxygen therapy in brain injuries

The Hyperbaric Medicine Center is one of 11 units around the nation to take part in new trial.

Aug 26, 2021

Jeffrey Cooper, MD, director of hyperbaric medicine for Nebraska Medicine and associate professor of emergency medicine at UNMC

Time out with T.O. – Aging gracefully

Helen Harman, wife of Denham Harman, MD, PhD, — 'Father of the Free Radical Theory of Aging' — turns 100 today.

Aug 23, 2021

Leadership changes at College of Allied Health Professions

College will launch national searches for four program directors.

Aug 18, 2021

From left, Amber Donnelly, PhD, and Tammy Webster, PhD

Grant fills need for rural behavioral health services

College of Nursing working to make services more accessible.

Aug 17, 2021

From left, staff members at a recent open house at the Heartland Health Center in Ravenna are Sheila Lockhorn, Tami Smith, Stephanie Burge, DNP, Abby Cronin, Megan Dahlke and Michelle Clark.

Under the microscope: Siobhan Wescott, MD

Chancellor Gold speaks to Dr. Wescott about her role as the inaugural holder of the Dr. Susan and Susette LaFlesche Professorship in Public Health at UNMC.

Aug 12, 2021

Cultural humility focus of Inclusive Excellence event

Gender-parity expert Sara Sanford will present at the event.

Aug 11, 2021

Sheritta Strong, MD

Grant to increase COVID-19 testing availability

UNMC, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center awarded NIH grant to help migrant agricultural workers, families stay healthy.

Aug 9, 2021

Russell McCulloh, MD