Outreach
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
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
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
Third cohort of Chinese physical therapy students complete SPECS program
Twelve students complete SPECS program.
Sep 11, 2019
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
Husker Harvest Days to use film ‘Silo’ to educate on farm safety
Collaboration includes UNMC, Sukup Manufacturing, Grain Handling Safety Coalition.
Sep 9, 2019
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
Dr. Gold installed as chancellor of UNO
investiture was paired with annual UNO State of the University address.
Sep 6, 2019
Husker Harvest Days to use film ‘SILO’ to educate on farm safety
Collaboration includes UNMC, Sukup Manufacturing, Grain Handling Safety Coalition
Sep 6, 2019
UNMC’s Nicole Carritt named director of UNMC rural health initiatives
Recruiting and retaining young health professionals, especially those with rural roots who may want to return to their own communities, is also one of the goals.
Sep 5, 2019