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Longtime orthopaedic faculty Drs. Esposito and Scherl retire
Paul Esposito, MD, and Susan Scherl, MD, are praised for their leadership in the department over the years.
Feb 14, 2023
![Paul Esposito, MD, and Susan Scherl, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/OrthopaedicsRetirements.jpg)
Wellness Through Doing to discuss houseplants
Omaha’s Samantha Hermann, founder of House + Plant, will teach the basics at the virtual class on Feb. 22.
Feb 14, 2023
![Samantha Hermann](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Houseplants021523-900x600.jpg)
Updates recommended for iPhones and Apple devices
Apple rated the security vulnerabilities as having a high risk.
Feb 14, 2023
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Forum is Thursday for nursing dean finalist Dr. Rowser
Mayola Rowser, PhD, DNP, is dean of Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College in St. Louis.
Feb 13, 2023
![Mayola Rowser, PhD, DNP](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MayolaRowser021423.jpg)
New investigator: Abraham Mengist, PhD
Dr. Mengist is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Epidemiology.
Feb 13, 2023
![Abraham Mengist, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AbrahamMengist021423-900x600.jpg)
Recognizing Black health professionals: Dele Davies, MD
For Black History Month, UNMC highlights the perspectives of Black health professionals from the med center.
Feb 13, 2023
![Dele Davies, MD, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DeleDavies021423-900x600.jpg)
Donation will support rural stroke care
Med center neurologists will help train rural EMS crews through the funding provided by the Herman Foundation.
Feb 13, 2023
![Marco Gonzalez-Castellon, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MarcoGonzalezCastellon021423-900x600.jpg)
Biopreparedness exhibit to honor Philip Smith, MD
The exhibit will be displayed in the Wigton Heritage Center.
Feb 13, 2023
![Philip Smith, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PhilSmith021423-900x600.jpg)
Meeting to discuss Saddle Creek Campus public improvements
UNMC and the City of Omaha will host the meeting set for Wednesday at the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Feb 13, 2023
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Writing support offered at CHRI pediatric workshop
The writers retreat on March 10 will be part of the Pediatric Academic Workshop series.
Feb 13, 2023
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