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Gift from Scotts creates Maurer Distinguished Chair in Public Health

Will allow UNMC College of Public Health to recruit expert who can improve state’s health

May 18, 2015

Harold M. Maurer, M.D.

Dr. Mercer receives inaugural Maurer Award

Recognized for his innovative work with intestinal rehabilitation

May 14, 2015

From left, Ellie Batt, Leann and David Mercer, M.D., Ph.D., and Beverly and Harold M. Maurer, M.D.

Munroe-Meyer Garden Walk set for June 14

5 gardens in west Omaha to be featured

May 7, 2015

Tonight’s Star Party at Strategic Air & Space Museum is cancelled due to weather

  Due to the weather, tonight’s Star Party from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Strategic Air & Space Museum is being cancelled. The event, part of the Nebraska Science Festival, was open to the public to help introduce people to astronomy.  

Apr 16, 2015

Wilson Lecture on April 22 to explore wit, genius, madness in medicine/arts

Mark Vonnegut, M.D., son of famous author, will recount his personal challenges

Apr 10, 2015

Mark Vonnegut, M.D.

Leading CDC expert to discuss U.S. response to Ebola Monday at UNMC

Jordan Tappero, M.D., M.P.H., is alum of Westside High School, UNMC College of Medicine

Apr 3, 2015

Jordan Tappero, M.D., M.P.H.

Nebraska academic medical centers have largest economic impact among peer states

Among peer cities, Omaha ranks 2nd behind only Birmingham, Ala.

Mar 20, 2015

St. Paul, Neb., physician assistant lauds UNMC for its rural efforts

Praises Rural Health Opportunities Program, Health Science Education Complex at UNK

Mar 18, 2015

Roger Wells

UNMC to host respite care training session April 28-29

Train-the-trainer program provided by REST (Respite Education & Support Tools)

Mar 12, 2015

Gift from Fremont organization supports promising Alzheimer’s research at UNMC

Study will use biomarkers to monitor progression, stage of Alzheimer’s in individuals

Mar 6, 2015

Sachin Kedar, M.B.B.S. (center), of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, received a $30,000 check from the Fremont Area Alzheimer’s Committee on Thursday. He was joined by Kathy Kirby (left) and Marv Welstead (right), both members of the Fremont Area Alzheimer’s Committee.