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Med students reach out to refugees with support, information
Effort designed to educate communities on COVID-19 while providing food supplies.
Jun 11, 2020
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Governor, chief medical officer visit Nebraska Public Health Lab
Governor thanked lab staff for COVID-19 efforts.
Jun 11, 2020
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Listening session on racism stresses hope, need for action
Racism is ‘not someone else’s responsibility,’ Dr. Davies said. ‘We all own it.’
Jun 10, 2020
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Study may impact treatment of cancer, other diseases
Study opens a new area of research linking gene transcription with DNA repair pathways.
Jun 9, 2020
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Time out with T.O. – One successful woman
Sasha Shillcutt, M.D., aims to help women advance in their careers.
Jun 9, 2020
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Study to improve maternal, child health in Pine Ridge
Effort aims to increase awareness and knowledge about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the community.
Jun 8, 2020
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Panelists to listen, share thoughts on structural racism
Virtual event starts at 1 p.m. today.
Jun 8, 2020
![From left, Dele Davies, M.D., senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, Aileen Warren, assistant vice chancellor for human resources and Sheritta Strong, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and interim director of inclusion, will take part in the event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Listening060420.jpg)
Hundreds kneel at White Coats 4 Black Lives event
Observances was part of a national campaign and commitment to improving the health and safety of people of color.
Jun 8, 2020
![UNMC interim Director for Inclusion Sheritta Strong, M.D., kneels during Friday's event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/StrongWC4BL060820.jpg)
White Coats 4 Black Lives event planned today
Noon event is in recognition of the death of George Floyd and continued racial injustice.
Jun 5, 2020
![The White Coats 4 Black Lives demonstration will take place at noon today at the Search Tower outside the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Search3.jpg)
UNMC working to address COVID-19 health disparities
UNMC has several outreach efforts to underserved communities.
Jun 4, 2020
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