UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
‘Heart to Heart’ talks with nurse-scientist Dr. Balas
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, speaks with the UNMC College of Nursing’s Michele Balas, PhD, the 18th Scientist Laureate.
Dec 7, 2023
![Michele Balas, PhD, UNMC’s 18th Scientist Laureate, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, talk during the latest latest “Health Care Heart to Heart” podcast.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DrsBalasandGold120723-900x600.jpg)
Immunizations encouraged for respiratory illnesses
RSV cases are up, and flu activity is increasing, while COVID cases have continued.
Dec 7, 2023
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMCemblemred-900x600.jpg)
Reminder: Chancellor’s all-campus forum is today
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined by Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
Dec 7, 2023
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GoldSweasy113023-900x600.jpg)
Also remember: Chancellor’s Holiday Tea is today, too
Members of the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine community can enjoy cookies and refreshments from 2-4 p.m.
Dec 7, 2023
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Omaha Performing Arts offers discount to UNMC
Several holiday shows are on the schedule, including Mannheim Steamroller on Dec. 22 and 23.
Dec 7, 2023
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Make wellness a priority this season
The UNMC Wellness Team offers the med center community some useful reminders as stressors rise.
Dec 6, 2023
![Steve Wengel, MD, Sarah Fischer, PhD, and Priya Gearin, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/UNMCWellnessTeam120623.jpg)
Donation drive is Friday for pediatric patient unit
People who provide a donation of a new item worth $10 or more will receive a winter hat featuring the UNMC mascot, Ellie.
Dec 6, 2023
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New faculty spotlight: Michelle Mulder, MD
Dr. Mulder is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Surgical Oncology.
Dec 6, 2023
![Michelle Mulder, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MichelleMulder120623-900x600.jpg)
Improved UNMC Ice Rink opens Dec. 8
The rink is open to the general public and the UNMC community, and the skating season will run through Feb. 11.
Dec 5, 2023
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Partnership 4 Kids to discuss volunteering opportunities Dec. 6
The community organization has a longstanding collaboration with the UNMC College of Public Health.
Dec 5, 2023
![The event will be held at the Harold M. and Beverly Maurer Center for Public Health.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/COPH120522-900x600.jpg)