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Comparing COVID-19 and the flu
While these viruses have many similarities, there are also some important differences.
Oct 29, 2020
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Opera Omaha, Healing Arts to offer creativity program
Registration is now open for Nov. 11 virtual event.
Oct 29, 2020
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New faculty spotlight: Juan Santamaria, MD
Dr. Santamaria is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Surgical Oncology.
Oct 28, 2020
![Juan Santamaria, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Santamaria102720-e1681832232921.jpg)
Med center cytotechnologists provide free cancer screenings
Event was part of See, Test & Treat, a national screening program.
Oct 28, 2020
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Keep campus COVID-19 safety a priority
Ted Cieslak, MD, interim executive director for health security at UNMC, shares a message with the UNMC community.
Oct 28, 2020
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Contaminants may increase risk of rheumatoid arthritis
UNMC, VA research shows smoking may not be only factor increasing risk.
Oct 28, 2020
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LiveGreen: Think before you print
Not printing that one sheet of paper can, and has, had a big impact.
Oct 27, 2020
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Chancellor’s forum set for 2 p.m. today
Michael Ash, MD, vice chancellor for information and technology, will join Dr. Gold at the all-campus forum.
Oct 27, 2020
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Dr. Larsen to lead grant-writing boot camp in November
Registration is now open to new and early-stage investigators, as well as students and administrators.
Oct 27, 2020
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Former Nebraska senator was a longtime UNMC advocate and creator of Liz’s Legacy cancer research fund.
Oct 27, 2020
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