Outreach

BHECN ARPA support helps bring therapists into rural schools

South Sioux City-based Heartland Counseling Services is working with three Northeast Nebraska districts to serve students.

Jan 23, 2025

Krista Roeber and Lora Heithold

Dr. Kim and ‘BEAT Cancer’ initiative receive prestigious award

The American Public Health Association Cancer Forum recognized the project for its groundbreaking screening effort in the African American community.

Jan 22, 2025

Jungyoon Kim, PhD

UNMC in 2024: Leadership changes, but momentum continues

As leadership changed, UNMC’s upward trajectory in health care education, patient care and research continued.

Jan 6, 2025

Clockwise from top left: UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, honors University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, during a special event held by the UNMC Faculty and Student Senates to recognize Dr. Gold; a conceptual image of Project Health was unveiled as the project advanced to its design phase; Dr. Davies spoke about his first 100 days in the role during his October all-campus forum; and EDGE District was revealed in October as the name for UNMC's development west of Saddle Creek Road.

Dentistry students take service-learning trip to Dominican Republic

The UNMC College of Dentistry students provided care in the rural area of El Naranjito.

Dec 13, 2024

From left, Kim Pierre, Gabe Crocker and Gisselle Perez

Dr. Mirnics attends White House holiday dinner for Special Olympics

Dr. Mirnics, who sits on the board for Special Olympics International, says the recognition is an honor for the organization, especially during the holidays.

Dec 12, 2024

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute

Health outreach conference to be held in Omaha

The National Health Outreach and Engagement Conference, hosted by UNL, is seeking presentation proposals.

Dec 6, 2024

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Team effort brings cancer screening to the community

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center join seven community partners for ‘One-Stop Cancer Shops.’

Dec 5, 2024

Two One Stop Cancer Shop events, at Mount Calvary Community Church in September and the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition in October, provided cancer screenings to more than 140 community members.

From intent to impact: The Community Wellness Collaborative

The collaborative celebrates its one-year anniversary with a look at its positive effect in the North Omaha community.

Dec 4, 2024

A community baby shower for mothers and their families was among the Community Wellness Collaborative's events in its first year.

UNMC dean shares strategies to expand the dental workforce

Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry, testified on a legislative resolution before the Nebraska Legislature.

Dec 4, 2024

Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD,

BHECN opens southwest site in North Platte

This is the fifth location for the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska.

Dec 3, 2024

Jody Tomanek, PhD; Marley Doyle, MD, director of BHECN; and Natalia Acosta Canchila, PhD