Wellness

UNMC Ice Rink to open Nov. 29 through Feb. 2

Admission price for general public lowered to $5; public encouraged to check out “hidden gem” in heart of UNMC campus

Nov 19, 2019

Two free forums will seek input from individuals, families with disabilities

Dealing with emergencies will be topic of forums in Columbus (Nov. 17) and Omaha (Nov. 18)

Nov 5, 2019

Safety tips provided for farm equipment damaged by floods

Farmers need to know that equipment exposed to floodwater can pose serious safety hazards

Oct 4, 2019

‘Operation Immunization’ to return next week

College of Pharmacy free vaccination program begins Sept. 30.

Sep 24, 2019

Bridge to Care Refugee Health Fair set for Nov. 2

Free services will include blood pressure, BMI measurement and screenings for dental, glucose and vision  

Sep 19, 2019

A Bridge to Care volunteer assists a refugee at a previous health fair.

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

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

A woman works in a cornfield. (Photo by Jake Rogers Photography)

Husker Harvest Days to use film ‘SILO’ to educate on farm safety

Collaboration includes UNMC, Sukup Manufacturing, Grain Handling Safety Coalition

Sep 6, 2019

Resilience at work focus of Olson brown bag lecture

Jamie Hansen of Alloy Solutions will speak on Sept. 17.

Sep 3, 2019

LiveGreen: Fresh produce season

Easy steps to use your garden harvest, save food and be healthy.

Aug 13, 2019