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UNMC surgery department will host Dr. Joseph Stothert Day
Friday’s virtual panels, open to the entire community, commemorate Dr. Stothert’s compassion and service to the city of Omaha.
May 19, 2022
![Joseph Stothert, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Stothert030521.jpg)
Dr. Dixon joins Omaha entrepreneurship program
Initiative is aimed at developing innovation and entrepreneurship in the area.
May 19, 2022
![Michael Dixon, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Dixon062520.jpg)
Under the microscope: The Senate HELP Committee
Chancellor Gold speaks with Robert Kadlec, MD, senior advisor to the Senate HELP Committee, an American physician and career officer in the United States Air Force.
May 18, 2022
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Pharmacists, students partner with Open Door Mission
Clinic aims to increase medication understanding, assist with access to affordable medications and help patients take control.
May 18, 2022
![Terry Jo Crouse, director of health and wellness at Open Door Mission, and nurse Chris Hedger observe as Shawnalyn Sunagawa, Nebraska Medicine pharmacist resident, reviews and updates medication profiles in the electronic medical record.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pharm051822.jpg)
Full-scale exercise today at Nebraska Medical Center
The hospital will participate in a community-coalition exercise that activates the Health System Incident Command.
May 18, 2022
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Alumni Association, allied health alumni council announce 2022 awardees
Registration now open for June 10 award event.
May 17, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CAHPAlum051722.jpg)
CHRI, pediatrics antiracism committee promotes diversity in research
CHRI issues RFA for health equity grants; May antiracism conference casts light on equity in research.
May 17, 2022
![From left, Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, and Geetanjali Rathore, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AndresonRathore.jpg)
LiveGreen plans transportation week activities
Med center is celebrating the week with two activities.
May 17, 2022
![A group of med center staff will ride Omaha Bus Rapid Transit (ORBT) from 42nd and Dodge streets down to the Bike Union Coffee House for a free coffee on Thursday, May 19.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ORBT091620.jpg)
Helping victims of violence navigate with ENCOMPASS
Hear from violence intervention specialists about how this program works to help people recover from physical and emotional trauma caused by violence, and make positive changes.
May 17, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Encompass051722.jpg)
COVID-19 precautions still needed
On-campus positivity rates up sharply since earlier this year.
May 17, 2022
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