Outreach

Project aims to improve care for rural breast cancer patients 50 and under

The two-year project is funded by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® and Pfizer Inc. to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of cancer care.

Mar 8, 2018

Nebraska Science Festival launches essay contest

Contest open to fourth- through 12th-grade Nebraska students; entries due April 1

Mar 2, 2018

Munroe-Meyer Foundation’s Walk & Roll for Disabilities set for March 4

Meyer Foundation’s event raises funds for adult disability programming at the Munroe-Meyer Institute

Feb 20, 2018

Nebraska registry to help newborns at risk of neonatal brain injury

The goal of the registry is to gather data to unlock clues that could lead to improved detection and treatment of infants with neonatal encephalopathy

Feb 20, 2018

Omaha-area parents praise pick of first Gerber baby with Down syndrome

Wayne Stuberg, associate director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, called the selection affirming and said it shows how society’s attitude toward disabilities has been changing.

Feb 12, 2018

Marvin Welstead will receive UNMC Community Service to Research Award

Fremont man has devoted his life to finding cure for Alzheimer’s disease

Feb 9, 2018

Marvin Welstead

ABC News’ Ginger Zee to headline 2018 Nebraska Science Festival

‘Good Morning America’ meteorologist will discuss natural disasters

Feb 7, 2018

Ginger Zee

University of Nebraska offers free ATV safety courses

Several organizations are collaborating to present free training for the public on the safe use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Feb 1, 2018

Behavioral Health Education Center reports nearly 15 percent growth of providers

More Nebraskans getting mental health services they need

Jan 17, 2018

UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s set for Jan. 26-27

24-hour ice skating event – now in its 8th year at UNMC – has raised more than $170,000

Jan 17, 2018

Six skaters skated all 24 hours at the 2017 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's. They celebrated their accomplishment by chilling out on the ice at the end of the event.