Outreach
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
Former ‘Star Trek’ actor, LeVar Burton, headlines 2016 Nebraska Science Festival
Literacy advocate to present keynote on merging technology, storytelling, science fiction
Jan 13, 2016
Susan G. Komen $50,146 grant to train breast cancer advocates
Goal of grant: to get appropriate diagnosis, treatment
Jan 11, 2016
New Dietary Guidelines to Encourage Healthy Eating Patterns
Updated guidelines encourage Americans to adopt series of science-based recommendations to improve how they eat to reduce obesity and prevent chronic diseases
Jan 8, 2016
Report highlights efforts to grow Nebraska’s mental health workforce
78 out of 93 counties in Nebraska experience high need for behavioral health services
Dec 21, 2015
$2.4 million contract to help reduce infections in Nebraska health facilities
UNMC, Nebraska Medicine partner with DHHS on statewide initiative
Dec 9, 2015
UNMC College of Public Health to hold open house on Nov. 13
Public invited to explore wide variety of career opportunities in public health
Nov 4, 2015
