Patient Care
‘Leading Nebraska’ podcast highlights UNMC cancer research
‘Cure panceatic cancer:’ Researchers at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center focus on the important goal.
Apr 4, 2023
![Kelsey Klute, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/KelseyKlute040423-900x600.jpg)
Nebraska Medicine making masks optional, beginning April 3
UNMC’s clinical partner is announcing a shift from its universal mask policy to allow for flexibility and discretion in encounters with patients.
Mar 27, 2023
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AstraZeneca grant funds breast health navigators
The UNMC program will serve Omaha women from underserved communities.
Mar 20, 2023
![Juan Santamaria, MD, and Phyllis Mitchell-Butler](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BreastHealthNavigators032023.jpg)
Dr. Balasanova recognized for excellence in education
Alëna Balasanova, MD, received the Roeske teaching award from the American Psychiatric Association.
Mar 16, 2023
![Alëna Balasanova, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AlenaBalasanova031723-900x600.jpg)
Implementing research for the betterment of patients
Nebraska Medicine selected as one of 42 health systems to apply for funding to implement evidence-based practices.
Mar 15, 2023
![Micah Beachy, DO, and Tammy Winterboer, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BeachyWinterboerer031523.jpg)
Olson Center presents lecture on ticks, tick-borne diseases
The March 21 webinar is part of the Olson Center for Women’s Health Brown Bag lecture series.
Mar 15, 2023
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Dr. Florescu honored as UNMC Scientist Laureate
Diana Florescu, MD, is remembered for her dedication to research, her patients and the people around her.
Mar 9, 2023
![Diana Florescu, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DianaFlorescu010523-900x600.jpg)
Reminder: Masks required in clinical spaces
Although masks are not required in education and research spaces, med center colleagues must protect patients.
Mar 6, 2023
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMCemblemred-900x600.jpg)
Fibroid management, uterine health focus of event
The Nebraska Center for Women’s Health Research is co-sponsoring the March 25 presentation.
Mar 6, 2023
![Sateria Venable](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SateriaVenable030623-900x600.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Steven Yeh, MD
Dr. Yeh is a professor and Stanley Truhlsen Jr. Chair in Ophthalmology in the UNMC College of Medicine.
Mar 2, 2023
![Steven Yeh, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/StevenYeh030223-900x600.jpg)