Author: Fran Higgins
by Genetic Counseling students Sierra Clark, Madison McPherson, and Emily Toering Many people have heard of Down syndrome, though fewer may be able to answer the question “what is it?” As World Down Syndrome Day approaches on March 21, let’s explore this question with the aim of increasing awareness and promoting solidarity with our friends, […]
Mar 18, 2021
Individually Rare, Collectively Common
By Elyssa Gray, Erin Loughney, & Katie Tlusty Rare disease dayOver 300 million people worldwide are affected by a rare disease. In the United States alone, there are over 7,000 rare diseases affecting around 30 million people. Individually, these diseases are rare, but rare diseases are collectively common. Rare diseases span the medical spectrum from […]
Feb 24, 2021
Mindy J. Peck, MS.Ed, recently joined our staff as a student services associate. Here’s more about Mindy in her own words: I am originally from western Nebraska and grew up in Holdrege. I graduated from Hastings College with a degree in Studio Art and Art History with a minor in Religion and Philosophy. After a […]
Feb 2, 2021
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