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UNMC’s saliva PCR testing centers to close March 30
The testing, which began in October 2021, has been a valuable resource for the campus during the pandemic.
Mar 14, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GoldMeza090222.jpg)
Discussions planned for art exhibit on clinician well-being
The talks are open to all colleagues in the med center community.
Mar 14, 2023
!["Hearts in Medicine," courtesy of the Expressions of Clinician Well-Being Art Exhibit](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WellbeingExhibit2031523-900x600.jpg)
MMI, UCP of Nebraska offer Tech Tools Library
The library contains modified toys, sensory aids, an array of adaptive switches and more.
Mar 14, 2023
![An MMI therapist and her guest use a toy from the Tech Tools Library.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UCPToy030723-900x600.jpg)
UNMC history: A founding family of psychiatry in Omaha
George Alexander Young Sr. and his son, Richard Hart Young, left an impression on the community.
Mar 14, 2023
![George Alexander Young Sr. and Richard Hart Young](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/YoungsUNMChistory031423.jpg)
UNMC’s affordability stands out among top primary care medical schools
It is the second least-expensive among the top primary care medical schools ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
Mar 13, 2023
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Meyer Foundation’s Walk & Roll ‘family’ sets new record
About 400 people, the most ever, turned out for the annual event, which raises funds for adult programs at MMI.
Mar 13, 2023
![More than 400 community members gathered March 5 for the 19th annual Walk & Roll for Disabilities.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Walk1MMI-900x600.jpg)
Reminder: Chancellor’s all-campus forum is today
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined online by Sheritta Strong, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD.
Mar 13, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor of inclusion, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GoldStrongMeza030723.jpg)
Step-Up Omaha will return to med center for summer 2023
Departments can step forward and host a summer student intern.
Mar 13, 2023
![Sarah Gloden Carlson, JD, assistant vice chancellor and director for human resources for UNMC, at left, and Evelyn Grixby, UNMC’s Step-Up Omaha program coordinator, at right, with interns from UNMC's 2022 Step-Up Omaha intern class](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/StepUpOmaha031323.jpg)
Global Engagement holds 2023 International Photo Contest
Participants are invited to submit up to three of their favorite travel photos for the contest.
Mar 13, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PhotoContest031323-900x600.jpg)
Take Care: A place to start with self-care
The new series of wellness articles will offer practical steps for colleagues to practice stress management.
Mar 10, 2023
![Steve Wengel, MD, and Sarah Fischer, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/TakeCarePhoto.jpg)