Outreach
MMI, Skutt Catholic team to integrate behavioral health services
MMI will work with school professionals to develop comprehensive behavioral health supports.
Sep 20, 2019
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Bridge to Care Refugee Health Fair set for Nov. 2
Free services will include blood pressure, BMI measurement and screenings for dental, glucose and vision
Sep 19, 2019
![A Bridge to Care volunteer assists a refugee at a previous health fair.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RefugeeFair-e1698871763280.jpeg)
Dele Davies, M.D., named to new council for American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Davies named to Council on Disaster Preparedness and Recovery, newly created council that replaced and expanded the efforts AAP’s former Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council.
Sep 16, 2019
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Opioid misuse is common problem in rural communities
It’s estimated nearly 75% of farmers/farm workers are or have been directly impacted by opioid abuse
Sep 13, 2019
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Under the microscope: Collaboration with Sandy Creek schools
The school in south central Nebraska reached out to UNMC for help in creating a medical lab with functioning high-fidelity simulators to train tomorrow’s doctors and nurses.
Sep 12, 2019
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Third cohort of Chinese physical therapy students complete SPECS program
Twelve students complete SPECS program.
Sep 11, 2019
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UNMC grant funds free community education sessions in Omaha on continence issues
Common reasons for incontinence in women include childbirth, diabetes, obesity, smoking, stroke and menopause.
Sep 10, 2019
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Husker Harvest Days to use film ‘Silo’ to educate on farm safety
Collaboration includes UNMC, Sukup Manufacturing, Grain Handling Safety Coalition.
Sep 9, 2019
!["Silo" is a film dealing with grain entrapment.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Silo0909.jpg)
Farm Safety and Health Week on Sept. 15-21 to focus on women in agriculture
Several free training modules will seek to reduce injuries, illness in women
Sep 9, 2019
![A woman works in a cornfield. (Photo by Jake Rogers Photography)](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cornfield.jpg)
Dr. Gold installed as chancellor of UNO
investiture was paired with annual UNO State of the University address.
Sep 6, 2019
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