Newsroom

Back to prevention — the push for primary care

Americans spend more on health care
than any other country in the world. Yet, we don’t live longer and we die more often from heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes.

Oct 25, 2011

Reminder — Flu shot clinics start next week

Starting next week, a series of flu shot clinics will be held on campus for employees.

Oct 24, 2011

Benefit ‘U’ in focus – Discounted Lancer tickets

UNMC employees can get discounted tickets to select Omaha Lancer hockey games, including games this Friday and Saturday.

Oct 24, 2011

College of Public Health achieves accreditation

The UNMC College of Public Health has been granted accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and now is a full member of the Association of Schools of Public Health.

Oct 24, 2011

COPH lands two large grants with rural focus

The College of Public Health announces two large grants that stand to benefit rural Nebraskans. Such announcements could become more common as the college’s newly-acquired accreditation makes its eligible for more funding opportunities, the college’s dean says.

Oct 24, 2011

Enhanced Thank ‘U’ program starts Monday

Next week, UNMC rolls out the enhanced Vital Thank ‘U’ program.

Oct 21, 2011

Student spotlight – Ashley Bauer

Today we meet Ashley Bauer, a second-year medical student.

Oct 21, 2011

The Husker Hombre vs. The Big Ten – Minnesota

The Hombre and Dr. Renaisa Anthony dish on the Huskers and the Golden Gophers. Fall Fest football ticket winner announced.

Oct 21, 2011

UNMC for the record

American Cancer Society chief medical officer visits campus, a CityMatCH board game receives national acclaim and Nanci Borg is named to a national advisory board.

Oct 21, 2011

Surgeons use innovative, safer procedure for living liver donation

Doctors told Russ Hart it was a matter of time before the degenerative liver disease he had would precipitate the need for a transplant.

Oct 20, 2011