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

Whitney Goldner, M.D.