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Ice rink will close through November for construction
The work involves replacement of piping and concrete. Setup begins Thursday.
Aug 22, 2023
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State boosts commitment to pediatric cancer research
Nebraska lawmakers approved an additional annual investment of $2.7 million this past legislative session.
Aug 21, 2023
![Don Coulter, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DonCoulter081623-900x600.jpg)
Gov. Pillen to attend Pediatric Cancer Research Symposium
The governor will join a panel with UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center CEO Chanda Chacón.
Aug 21, 2023
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Take Care: Back to school tips for UNMC students
A new school year comes with both excitement and stress, but here are ways to prioritize health and wellness.
Aug 21, 2023
![Steve Wengel, MD, and Sarah Fischer, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/TakeCarePhoto.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Zachary Ehresman, MD
Dr. Ehresman is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Family Medicine.
Aug 21, 2023
![Zachary Ehresman, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ZacharyEhresman082123-900x600.jpg)
Regents accept design review of UNK-UNMC Rural Health Education Building
Chancellor: Regents’ action on Thursday was a ‘crucial next step’ for the project.
Aug 18, 2023
![A rendering of the Rural Health Education Building](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/RuralHealth1021022-900x600.jpg)
New dental plan administrator approved
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska was selected following competitive bidding process.
Aug 18, 2023
![Varner Hall](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/VarnerHall113022.jpg)
Olson Center for Women’s Health is restarting health fair
Departments, clinics and programs from across UNMC and Nebraska Medicine are encouraged to join as exhibitors.
Aug 18, 2023
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Posterboard to pixels: Med students keep up with digital trend
The 2023 Medical Student Research Showcase offered an all-digital poster session at the Davis Global Center.
Aug 17, 2023
![UNMC's 2023 Medical Student Research Showcase, held Thursday at the Davis Global Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DigiPoster081823-900x600.jpg)
Nebraska Medicine launches high-tech effort to provide precision care
Partnership with genomics company Helix will help find health issues individually and statewide.
Aug 17, 2023
![Nebraska Medicine joins other health systems nationwide to launch the Genetic Insights Project in partnership Helix, a nationally renowned organization that leads population health and genomics.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Helix081723-900x600.jpg)