Wellness

UNMC’s Out of the Darkness Campus Walk is March 29

Students from the UNMC Omaha campus are hosting UNMC’s inaugural walk to raise awareness of suicide prevention.

Mar 21, 2025

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UNMC Administrative Professionals Day is April 23

The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Thrive in ’25,’ focusing on eight areas of wellness.

Mar 20, 2025

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‘MeatOut’ options available at the med center

A variety of plant-based dining options will be available at Clarkson Café and Nebraska Café.

Mar 20, 2025

Nebraska Café’s Mindful Station

Engage Wellness member smashes rowing record 

Nancy McCormick became both the national and world record holder in the age 90-94 category in rowing the 1000-meter.

Mar 3, 2025

Nancy McCormick at UNMC’s Engage Wellness Medical Fitness Center

Conference on wellness in medicine set for Feb. 28

UNMC’s Sasha Shillcutt, MD, will be the keynote speaker at the conference presented by Children’s Nebraska.

Feb 25, 2025

Sasha Shillcutt, MD

Engage Wellness member goes for new rowing record

Nancy McCormick holds a record for the 85-89 age group and just elevated to a new group in January.

Feb 5, 2025

Nancy McCormick, who works out frequently at the UNMC Engage Wellness Medical Fitness Center, will attempt to break an age-group record on a rowing machine on Feb. 8. McCormick says she's proud that she can use the 12-pound “pink weights” during workout classes.

February wellness opportunities at Center for Healthy Living

Several special events are on the schedule, starting with an open house this week.

Feb 4, 2025

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Revamped lab dedicated as a ‘WIN’ for researchers and patients

The Constance M. Ryan Wellness INnovation Laboratory, or WIN lab, was dedicated Dec. 10 in UNMC’s Student Life Center.

Jan 20, 2025

Connie Ryan (Photo courtesy University of Nebraska Foundation)

Get moving with the Center for Healthy Living

The center offers group fitness classes, a weight room, open gym and fitness equipment to kickstart 2025 fitness goals.

Jan 13, 2025

Workout equipment to promote the Kickstart Challenge

Olson Center presentation to focus on scrapbooking

The Jan. 14 event is part of the center’s Wellness Through Doing series.

Jan 8, 2025

Jennifer Harmon