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New faculty spotlight: Sydney Blount, MD
Sydney Blount, MD, is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and a diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism physician with Nebraska Medicine.
Aug 19, 2022
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UNMC for the record, Aug. 19, 2022
News items on a distinguished fellow selection, a placement for two search committees, a financial wellness series and a volunteer effort from the Emerging Professionals Program.
Aug 19, 2022
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UNMC Student Senate leadership is named
Medical students Nicole Kent and Katie Schultis will serve as Student Senate president and vice president for the 2022-23 school year.
Aug 19, 2022
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SIM-NE marks 5 years bringing vital training to Nebraska
UNMC’s traveling health simulation program has logged more than 85,000 miles and held more than 500 onsite sessions.
Aug 18, 2022
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Evusheld available for all immunocompromised patients
The injections were previously only offered to those in highest risk categories.
Aug 18, 2022
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Women’s Health and Wellness Conference is Oct. 7
The 25th annual conference is focused on the theme of “adaptability, resiliency, hope.”
Aug 18, 2022
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State budget analyst Gary Bush tours UNMC
Bush toured the Wigton Heritage Center, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the Davis Global Center.
Aug 18, 2022
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BHECN opens applications for ARPA awards
The funds will help develop Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce and address the impact of COVID-19.
Aug 17, 2022
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Registration is open for CHRI conference
The conference will be held primarily in person Nov. 3 and 4.
Aug 17, 2022
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New faculty spotlight: Nicholas Borg, MD
Dr. Borg is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurosurgery and a neurological surgeon with Nebraska Medicine.
Aug 17, 2022
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