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MLK Day celebration will be held virtually Jan. 17
Event will include presentation of med center’s first Unsung Hero Award; nominations being sought.
Dec 7, 2021
![Cheryl Logan, EdD, has served as superintendent of the Omaha Public Schools since 2018.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Logan0201.jpg)
Med center further limiting surgeries as COVID surges
Nebraska Medicine making the move effective Dec. 13 to protect access for time-sensitive, medically-necessary procedures.
Dec 7, 2021
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New approach to aid inpatients suffering from opioid misuse
A new order set in One Chart complements a range of important efforts to better serve patients who battle addiction.
Dec 6, 2021
![Alëna Balasanova, MD, director of addiction psychiatry education and an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Psychiatry](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Balasanova2_1206211.jpg)
Food drive to support Maverick Food Pantry
Drop off donations through Dec. 17, or donate at a drive-thru site Dec. 14 and 15.
Dec 6, 2021
![The Maverick Food Pantry supports the UNMC and University of Nebraska at Omaha communities.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FoodPantry120621_jpg.jpeg)
Omicron variant: Prevention steps remain the same
The latest coronavirus variant has been found in the United States and in Nebraska. But you can take steps to slow the spread.
Dec 6, 2021
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Aquatics programs expand at new MMI pool area
New swim lessons, therapeutic programs being offered at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Dec 6, 2021
![A double-basin pool and splash park are part of the upgrades at the Munroe-Meyer Institute's new building.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MMIAquatics1202211.jpg)
Take a break during De-Stress Week
Stress-free activities are available during busy week for faculty, staff and students.
Dec 6, 2021
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A UNeMed promotion, a UNeTech opportunity and other UNMC news.
Dec 3, 2021
![AJ Crawford, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AJCrawford1203211.jpg)
UNMC for the holidays: Chancellor’s ‘cookies to go’ next Thursday
Cookies to go again this year, and COVID-19 precautions remain in place.
Dec 3, 2021
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UNMC for the holidays: Holiday Skate Day next Friday
Skate to holiday tunes, enjoy hot chocolate, and the first 100 guests get a gift.
Dec 3, 2021
![Holiday Skate Day will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/HolidaySkate120321.jpeg)