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UNMC/Nebraska Medicine/UNO have more than $5 billion impact on state’s economy

Three organizations have far-reaching impact on Nebraska’s growth, prosperity

May 9, 2019

Well owners in flooded areas advised to have well water tested

Licensed water well contractors should be hired to do testing
 

May 7, 2019

Two UNMC programs play key role in pancreas cancer battle

Rapid autopsy, early detection screening programs are world-class initiatives

Apr 29, 2019

Michael (Tony) Hollingsworth, Ph.D. (left) and Paul Grandgenett, Ph.D.

Tickets available for Autism Center of Nebraska Gala on May 4

UNMC neonatologist Dr. Howard Needelman will be featured speaker

Apr 24, 2019

Howard Needelman, M.D.

Stress of dealing with flooding can be overwhelming to farmers

UNMC, Nebraska Extension encourage people to seek help – you are not alone!

Apr 19, 2019

UNMC College of Public Health to hold April 24 open house in North Omaha

Event will run from 3-5 p.m. at 5190 Sprague Plaza; office will seek to reduce health disparities in North Omaha
 

Apr 18, 2019

The open house on April 24 will be hosted by Keyonna King, Dr.PH (left) and Kenya Love - both are with the UNMC College of Public Health.

UNMC/UNK land $2.5 million grant aimed at reducing childhood obesity

Between 4 and 8 rural Nebraska communities will be selected as pilot test locations

Apr 17, 2019

The $2.5 million grant was awarded to Jennie Hill, Ph.D. (left), associate professor in the UNMC College of Public Health, and Kate Heelan, Ph.D., professor and director of the UNK Physical Activity and Wellness Lab.

Increased grain bin hazards can result from recent floods

Numerous obvious/unseen dangers can result from flood-damaged grain bins

Apr 15, 2019

Grain bins impacted by the recent flooding in the Midwest can pose obvious and unseen dangers. (Photo by Risto Rautiainen, Ph.D., director of the Department of Environmental, Agricultural & Occupational Health in the UNMC College of Public Health)

At No. 19, Nebraska seeks to improve its maternal mortality rate

April 5 conference in Grand Island will bring together health professionals to address problem

Apr 2, 2019

Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, professor in the UNMC Division of Neonatology and chief of newborn medicine for Nebraska Medicine

Two veteran faculty members receive UNMC’s highest educational award

Drs. James O’Dell and Paul Paulman recognized as Varner Educator Laureates

Apr 1, 2019

Paul Paulman, M.D., (left) and James O'Dell, M.D., received UNMC's top award for educators being named the Varner Educator Laureates for 2018-19.