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Brain health of youth football players focus of Science Cafe
Speaker is founder of The First Down Project, a decade long study that focuses on brain health in youth football players.
Sep 16, 2021
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Sen. Bostar met with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and members of the UNMC College of Public Health during his visit.
Sep 15, 2021
![State Sen. Eliot Bostar tours UNMC, including iEXCEL's Five-Sided Laser Cave.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Bostar090321.jpg)
Special Olympics Nebraska honors HSEC students
Award recognizes those who make significant contributions to equal access to health, fitness and wellness for people with intellectual disabilities.
Sep 15, 2021
![Mia Hyde, associate program director/director of clinical development, physician assistant education; Jannelle Reynolds, assistant professor of PA education; Mary Girard, instructor, nursing; Pam Dickey, assistant professor and admissions director, PA education; Nancy Stuart, instructor of nursing; and Katie Messner clinical instructor, nursing, accept the award on behalf of UNMC, the HSEC and its students.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Golisano091521.jpg)
Dr. Boyers inducted into national simulation Hall of Fame
Pamela Boyers, PhD, was honored Tuesday at induction ceremony.
Sep 15, 2021
![Pamela Boyers, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Boyers0919.jpg)
Renewal is largest research grant in UNMC history
The Great Plains Institutional Development Award program for Clinical and Translational Research received the five-year, $20.3 million award.
Sep 14, 2021
![Matthew Rizzo, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Rizzo21107.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Lindsay Helget, MD
Dr. Helget is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Rheumatology.
Sep 14, 2021
![Lindsay Helget, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Helget091421.jpg)
Ronald Krueger, MD, receives Rizal Medal in ophthalmology
Dr. Krueger delivered the Jose Rizal International Medal Lecture for the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology on Saturday.
Sep 14, 2021
![Ronald Krueger, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Krueger091321.jpg)
Flu, COVID-19 vaccination clinics begin Sept. 23
Both vaccinations will be given at Nebraska Medical Center; colleagues need to sign up for an appointment to receive vaccination.
Sep 14, 2021
![All health care providers, students and employees are expected to document their flu vaccination status.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Flu091421-e1698349752636.jpg)
Changes announced for surgery patients who are vaccinated
Effective Sept. 22, Nebraska Medicine perform COVID-19 tests on vaccinated patients who require moderate or deep levels of sedation/anesthesia.
Sep 14, 2021
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Dr. Strong named assistant vice chancellor of inclusion
Sheritta Strong, MD, has served as director of inclusion since July 2020.
Sep 13, 2021
![Sheritta Strong, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/StrongPREFERRED091421.jpg)