Outreach

UNMC, iEXCEL offer new look at Delta variant

James Lawler, MD, unveiled new video animation explaining how Delta variant attacks healthy cells and why COVID vaccines are the best defense.

Aug 6, 2021

James Lawler, MD, uses video animation developed at UNMC's Interprofessional Experiential Center for Enduring Learning to show how the COVID-19 Delta variant attacks cells and affects patients' lungs.

Camp Munroe holds first sessions in new home

Director: New facility is a 'game-changer.'

Aug 2, 2021

A new, larger game room is one of several amenities at the new home of MMI, which is hosting Camp Munroe.

Nebraska AG announces $26 billion agreement with opioid companies

Work continues for UNMC and members of the Nebraska Coalition to End Opioid Misuse.

Jul 22, 2021

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson

Step-Up program returns to UNMC Omaha campus

The program has more than doubled in size since it began in 2016.

Jul 20, 2021

From left, this year's UNMC Step-Up interns are Andrea Martinez-Ramirez of Omaha South High School, Cecilia Cruz of Metropolitan Community College, TuWanajha Marion of Benson High School, Jermaine Jones of Burke High School, Randy Smith of Omaha North High School, Terenthia Gibson of Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana, Lena Edwards of Burke High and and A'Mya Shelly of Omaha North. (Not pictured is Paw Soe of Benson High School.)

Dr. Marcelin discusses idea of ‘healthcare heroes’

View the recent TEDxOmaha talk by Jasmine Marcelin, MD.

Jul 20, 2021

Jasmine Marcelin, MD

iEXCEL, Future Kings collaborate to expand STEM education for teens

iEXCEL at UNMC will bring virtual reality component to Future Kings’ established STEM programs for underserved, secondary students

Jul 20, 2021

Pam Boyers, PhD

UNMC history: The Bataan Death March

College of Medicine’s Merle “Jim” Musselman, MD, helped his comrades during the march and while in captivity.

Jul 19, 2021

Merle "Jim" Musselman, MD

Siobhan Wescott, MD, named LaFlesche Professor

Dr. Wescott is the inaugural holder of the Dr. Susan and Susette (Inshata Theumba) LaFlesche Professorship in Public Health.

Jul 15, 2021

Siobhan Wescott, MD

Breastfeeding conference set for August

Registration now open for virtual event.

Jul 15, 2021

Med center marchers show support at Pride Parade

Approximately 150 people marched with the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine group in the parade.

Jul 14, 2021

Members of the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine community marched Saturday in Omaha's Pride Parade.