Outreach

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

UNMC to partner on new climate measurement center

The center, housed at the University of Vermont, will help federal climate impact assessment with more localized measurements.

Dec 3, 2024

Jesse Bell, PhD

Dr. Garvin elected president of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Kevin Garvin, MD, will serve a one-year term as leader of the national orthopaedic surgery organization.

Nov 25, 2024

Kevin Garvin, MD

For 50 years, Regional Pathology Services has delivered medical expertise

The laboratory service brings more than 1 million tests to the UNMC campus every year, enabling lifesaving tests closer to home.

Nov 25, 2024

Sam Pirruccello, MD, and Brian Lenz at UNMC in 1995.