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Marv Welstead, 98, has been a driving force in raising money in the Fremont area that will go toward Alzheimer's research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Welstead's wife, Jean, died in 2009 after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's.

All of Us Research Program visiting Omaha and Grand Island

Nebraskans encouraged to help accelerate, improve research during May stops

May 10, 2019

The traveling "All of Us" Journey research buses will be in Omaha May 14-17 and in Grand Island May 21-24.

Nebraska LEAD Fellows visit UNMC

Tour Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center as well as research laboratory

May 10, 2019

Here's the group of Nebraska LEAD Fellows who visited UNMC recently.

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.
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