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Fostering the Future seeks student volunteers
The organization’s mission is to help children and young adults in the foster care system.
May 4, 2020
![The annual Fall Blanket Drive, where students to help make blankets for organizations including Omaha Police Department, the Ronald McDonald House, the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Project Harmony and the Siena/Francis House, is one of the organization's main events.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Blanket050120.jpg)
UNMC extends its stay-at-home directive to May 15
Individuals should continue to work remotely, unless their job requires them to physically be on campus.
May 4, 2020
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Dr. Davies named to AAP team on COVID-19 procedures
The initiative is called “AAP COVID-19 ECHO: Emergency Readiness & Response.”
May 1, 2020
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Children’s Dental Day draws big (healthy) smiles
March event a rewarding experience for 218 Nebraska children and College of Dentistry students, faculty and staff.
May 1, 2020
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![Dave O'Dell, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ODellDave102319.jpg)
Six locations across Nebraska now decontaminating PPE
Method developed at UNMC combats a shortage of one-use N95 respirators.
May 1, 2020
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UNMC experts develop COVID-19 guidelines for meat processing facilities
Team toured 10 facilities across state to develop ‘playbook.’
May 1, 2020
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How does the COVID-19 pandemic affect sheltering guidelines?
Apr 30, 2020
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Giving Tuesday Now comes at important time for UNMC
Annual “day of giving” now is set for May 5.
Apr 30, 2020
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UNMC to distribute funds to students via CARES Act
More than $647,000 is available to eligible students.
Apr 30, 2020
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