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GoBabyGo! founder joins MMI for September event

Cole Galloway, Ph.D., created national program that modifies toy cars for children with mobility issues.

Oct 7, 2019

Piper, left, and Lincoln try out their new cars during the September GoBabyGo! Nebraska! build at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Safety tips provided for farm equipment damaged by floods

Farmers need to know that equipment exposed to floodwater can pose serious safety hazards

Oct 4, 2019

Omaha Lancers offer ticket deal to UNMC

Discounts available to select games.

Oct 2, 2019

UNMC research study seeks to identify pancreatic cancer earlier

People with new onset diabetes will be prime candidates to participate in clinical study, which is seeking up to 1,250 people

Sep 30, 2019

Kelsey Klute, M.D.

Bridge to Care Refugee Health Fair set for Nov. 2

Free services will include blood pressure, BMI measurement and screenings for dental, glucose and vision  

Sep 19, 2019

A Bridge to Care volunteer assists a refugee at a previous health fair.

Opioid misuse is common problem in rural communities

It’s estimated nearly 75% of farmers/farm workers are or have been directly impacted by opioid abuse

Sep 13, 2019

Under the microscope: Collaboration with Sandy Creek schools

The school in south central Nebraska reached out to UNMC for help in creating a medical lab with functioning high-fidelity simulators to train tomorrow’s doctors and nurses.

Sep 12, 2019

UNMC offers education sessions on continence issues

Health issue affects up to half of women, yet goes untreated.

Sep 12, 2019

Jennifer Cera, D.N.P.

State, national leaders speak at investiture

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., laid out vision for UNO’s future at event.

Sep 9, 2019

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., speaks at Thursday's ceremony.

Farm Safety and Health Week on Sept. 15-21 to focus on women in agriculture

Several free training modules will seek to reduce injuries, illness in women

Sep 9, 2019

A woman works in a cornfield. (Photo by Jake Rogers Photography)