Wellness
COVID-19 precautions still needed
On-campus positivity rates up sharply since earlier this year.
May 17, 2022
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Scottsbluff nursing graduate looks to inspire others
Caitlin Pittman shares her mental health story as a way to overcome stigma.
May 16, 2022
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Student Senate, College of Pharmacy team to aid wellness
Pilot program introduced students to counseling and wellness services while reducing the stigma of seeking wellness resources.
Apr 29, 2022
![Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Shaffer0825.jpg)
Center for Healthy Living holding open house events
Weeklong open house will feature free use of fitness facilities, free fitness classes, facility tours and giveaways.
Apr 11, 2022
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Dr. Donohue named wellness advocate for grad students
Terry Donohue, PhD, will serve in the newly created role of wellness advocate for UNMC Graduate Studies.
Mar 30, 2022
![Terry Donohue, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Donohue033022.jpg)
Forum on Ukraine invasion set for today
Event’s aim is to support faculty, staff and students impacted by the attacks in Ukraine.
Mar 4, 2022
![Kati Cordts, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Cordts070820.jpg)
UNMC defining the future of rural health care
The Health Science Education Complex in Kearney is successfully training health care professionals and has potential to expand to further meet rural Nebraska’s needs.
Feb 21, 2022
![Nikki Carritt, director of the UNMC Office of Rural Health Initiatives](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NicoleCarritt022122.jpg)
UNMC receives $2.2 million grant to promote mental health, reduce burnout in nursing workforce
The intent is to foster healthy workplace environments that promote mental health and resiliency by helping to manage stressful situations, hardships, avoid burnout, suicide and substance use disorders.
Feb 18, 2022
![Alyson Hanish, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Alyson_Hanish_0264_1_8_copy.jpg)
Student Senate prioritizes outdoor events, wellness
As students go through an especially difficult period, the organization is offering ways to connect and support students’ mental health.
Feb 15, 2022
![UNMC students gathered on a Friday in October for a Student Senate Green Space event on the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/StudentSenate021522.jpg)
From social media: Dr. Lawler debunks COVID myths
The Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Jan 28, 2022
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