Outreach
72 Nebraska high school students attend conference on behavioral health careers
The conference builds the behavioral health workforce for rural Nebraska by connecting students with information and resources to explore behavioral health careers
Apr 8, 2016
Nebraska Science Festival features multiple highlights in Omaha-metro area
Options include balloon launch, tour of beer brewery, inflatable, walk-through heart
Apr 8, 2016
Neb. Science Festival highlights in Lincoln, Denton, Jansen, Raymond, Ashland
Options include Weatherfest, beer brewery tour, rocket launch
Apr 8, 2016
2016 SciFest kicks off with balloon launch, array of activities
More than dozen events to take place on opening weekend
Apr 6, 2016
Allergy sufferers: get ready now, tree pollen is here
Known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, allergies are reactions of the body’s immune system to a normally harmless substance.
Mar 28, 2016
Munroe-Meyer Guild announces grants
The goal of the Munroe-Meyer Guild is to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities through fundraising for MMI
Feb 29, 2016
UNMC and DHHS looking for Nebraskans to be trained as respite caregivers
The Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ Nebraska Respite Program are looking for individuals across the state who are interested in being trained to provide respite care services.
Feb 8, 2016
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center physicians urge increased HPV vaccination
National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers joined in the effort in the spirit of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union call for a national “moonshot” to cure cancer, a collaborative effort led by Vice President Joe Biden.
Jan 28, 2016
Need for respite caregivers is growing, training offered
As the demand grows for respite caregivers to work with elderly and disabled patients, the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ Nebraska Respite Program, are expanding training and assistance.
Jan 26, 2016
Thyroid Awareness Month an opportunity to talk about common thyroid problems
Common questions answered about the thyroid in conjunction with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology/American College of Endocrinology’s recognition of Thyroid Awareness Month.
Jan 22, 2016