Community
UNMC-led workgroup addresses heat’s impact on human health
The Urban Heat Resilience Workgroup is facilitated through the UNMC Water, Climate and Health Program.
Dec 13, 2023
![Kristina Kintziger, PhD, and Summer Woolsey](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/KintzigerWoolsey121323-900x600.jpg)
Med center holds events to celebrate sustainability
The UNMC Office of Sustainability hosted a tree planting, a community discussion on health and home efficiency and joined an NU summit.
Dec 12, 2023
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Don’t fall for ‘vishing’ attacks
Learn what vishing is and four ways you can protect yourself and your workplace from these attacks.
Dec 11, 2023
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Med center community invited to Holiday Skate Day today
The event will be at the UNMC Ice Rink from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec 8, 2023
![Today's Holiday Skate Day will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Skate120823-900x600.jpg)
Omaha Performing Arts offers discount to UNMC
Several holiday shows are on the schedule, including Mannheim Steamroller on Dec. 22 and 23.
Dec 7, 2023
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Donation drive is Friday for pediatric patient unit
People who provide a donation of a new item worth $10 or more will receive a winter hat featuring the UNMC mascot, Ellie.
Dec 6, 2023
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Improved UNMC Ice Rink opens Dec. 8
The rink is open to the general public and the UNMC community, and the skating season will run through Feb. 11.
Dec 5, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IceRinkSeason120123.jpg)
Partnership 4 Kids to discuss volunteering opportunities Dec. 6
The community organization has a longstanding collaboration with the UNMC College of Public Health.
Dec 5, 2023
![The event will be held at the Harold M. and Beverly Maurer Center for Public Health.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/COPH120522-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Denai Gordon, MD
Dr. Gordon is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Family Medicine.
Dec 5, 2023
![Denai Gordon, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DenaiGordon120523-900x600.jpg)
Employee Giving Campaign: Today’s the final day
Employees can donate to the United Way of the Midlands and Give Nebraska.
Dec 1, 2023
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