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Next Breakthrough Thinking session focused on health security
The Dec. 15 event features Major Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD, director of The White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy.
Dec 8, 2023
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Nebraska Medical Orchestra and Choir to perform
Annual Winter Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13.
Dec 8, 2023
![Matthew Brooks, DMA, director of the Nebraska Medical Orchestra](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Brooks042320.jpg)
Med center community invited to Holiday Skate Day today
The event will be at the UNMC Ice Rink from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec 8, 2023
![Today's Holiday Skate Day will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Skate120823-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Dec. 8, 2023
News notes on an award-winning research poster presentation and retirement meetings on campus.
Dec 8, 2023
![Jana Ponce, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/JanaPonce-e1701903111741.jpg)
‘Heart to Heart’ talks with nurse-scientist Dr. Balas
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, speaks with the UNMC College of Nursing’s Michele Balas, PhD, the 18th Scientist Laureate.
Dec 7, 2023
![Michele Balas, PhD, UNMC’s 18th Scientist Laureate, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, talk during the latest latest “Health Care Heart to Heart” podcast.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DrsBalasandGold120723-900x600.jpg)
Immunizations encouraged for respiratory illnesses
RSV cases are up, and flu activity is increasing, while COVID cases have continued.
Dec 7, 2023
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMCemblemred-900x600.jpg)
Reminder: Chancellor’s all-campus forum is today
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined by Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
Dec 7, 2023
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GoldSweasy113023-900x600.jpg)
Also remember: Chancellor’s Holiday Tea is today, too
Members of the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine community can enjoy cookies and refreshments from 2-4 p.m.
Dec 7, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HolidayTea120123-900x600.jpg)
Omaha Performing Arts offers discount to UNMC
Several holiday shows are on the schedule, including Mannheim Steamroller on Dec. 22 and 23.
Dec 7, 2023
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Make wellness a priority this season
The UNMC Wellness Team offers the med center community some useful reminders as stressors rise.
Dec 6, 2023
![Steve Wengel, MD, Sarah Fischer, PhD, and Priya Gearin, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/UNMCWellnessTeam120623.jpg)