Outreach

Med center to spearhead novel approach to disaster planning

The med center’s health security experts will support the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health in the planning effort.

May 9, 2024

Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC, and Lauren Sauer, associate director of research in the Global Center for Health Security

Public health researchers develop drought response guide

The UNMC College of Public Health team wrote the guide to better prepare health professionals for responding to impacts from drought.

May 8, 2024

Jesse Bell, PhD, and Rachel Lookadoo, JD

Dr. Gold to receive inaugural ‘Heartland Hero Award’

The award comes from Rural Media Group, which broadcasts ‘Rural Health Matters,’ a live weekly program Dr. Gold hosts on RFD-TV.

May 6, 2024

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Dr. Gold on UNMC’s response to the tornadoes: ‘We’re here to help’

UNMC announces support efforts for those impacted by Friday’s tornadoes. See a message from Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, in this link.

Apr 30, 2024

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

UNMC graduates chart new paths in public health

The initial cohorts of students will be graduating from two new UNMC College of Public Health programs.

Apr 30, 2024

Hayley Lange

Public health leadership institute accepting applications

The Great Plains Leadership Institute, through the UNMC College of Public Health, will host its 19th cohort.

Apr 25, 2024

‘Heart to Heart’ talks with Ally Dering-Anderson, PharmD

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Dr. Dering-Anderson discuss the importance of drug takeback programs.

Apr 24, 2024

Ally Dering-Anderson, PharmD, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

UNMC’s community engagement survey extended

Data from the survey, which is open through April 30, will help as UNMC reapplies for a Carnegie Community Engaged Campus designation.

Apr 24, 2024

UNMC held the Bridge to Care refugee health fair in November 2022 at Omaha's Benson High School.

Former Sen. Stinner, others recognized by BHECN

Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska at UNMC held its annual awards dinner in Omaha on April 16.

Apr 23, 2024

Top row from left, former Sen. John Stinner and Kenton Shaffer, MD. Bottom row from left: Cecilia Poon, PhD, Laurie Halpenny and Robin Conyers.

Nebraska NHMA chapter named national Outstanding Chapter of the Year

Juan Santamaria, MD, says the award is a tremendous honor and reflects the hard work of Hispanic physicians at UNMC and in the Omaha area.

Apr 18, 2024

Juan Santamaria, MD
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