Wellness
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New art exhibit on display at Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Public tours available from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturdays through Oct. 4; registration required
Jun 6, 2019
![Amy Westover](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AmyWestover.jpg)
Livestock owners urged to safely dispose of animal carcasses in flood aftermath
Decomposing carcasses can transmit disease to humans, other animals
May 23, 2019
![For routine management of animal carcasses, the carcasses are usually composted in a windrow (shown in photo).](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Windrow_Picture.jpg)
Popular Owl Ride event returns on Saturday, July 13
Nighttime bike ride assists adults with developmental disabilities
May 16, 2019
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Fremont group donates $60,000 to support Alzheimer’s research at UNMC
Group’s total contribution now exceeds $215,000 since 2014
May 16, 2019
![Marv Welstead, 98, has been a driving force in raising money in the Fremont area that will go toward Alzheimer's research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Welstead's wife, Jean, died in 2009 after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Marvin_Welstead_2014_horizontal.jpg)
All of Us Research Program visiting Omaha and Grand Island
Nebraskans encouraged to help accelerate, improve research during May stops
May 10, 2019
![The traveling "All of Us" Journey research buses will be in Omaha May 14-17 and in Grand Island May 21-24.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/BusPhoto.jpg)
Well owners in flooded areas advised to have well water tested
Licensed water well contractors should be hired to do testing
May 7, 2019
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Stress of dealing with flooding can be overwhelming to farmers
UNMC, Nebraska Extension encourage people to seek help – you are not alone!
Apr 19, 2019
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UNMC College of Public Health to hold April 24 open house in North Omaha
Event will run from 3-5 p.m. at 5190 Sprague Plaza; office will seek to reduce health disparities in North Omaha
Apr 18, 2019
![The open house on April 24 will be hosted by Keyonna King, Dr.PH (left) and Kenya Love - both are with the UNMC College of Public Health.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/KingLove0418.jpg)
UNMC/UNK land $2.5 million grant aimed at reducing childhood obesity
Between 4 and 8 rural Nebraska communities will be selected as pilot test locations
Apr 17, 2019
![The $2.5 million grant was awarded to Jennie Hill, Ph.D. (left), associate professor in the UNMC College of Public Health, and Kate Heelan, Ph.D., professor and director of the UNK Physical Activity and Wellness Lab.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Hill_and_Heelan_pp.jpg)