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Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day 2025
By Anna Boatman and Kimberly Madsen – Genetic Counseling Students What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day, celebrated on March 21st, is a day dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating individuals with Down syndrome. It is observed on the 21st day of the third month each year because individuals with Down syndrome […]
Mar 20, 2025

PTs present and garner awards at annual meeting
Most of our physical therapy faculty and four students recently attended the largest physical therapy conference in the country, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting, in Houston, Texas. In addition to networking, engaging, and enjoying the conference, some also presented their work. Jenae Pope, class of 2026, and Betsy Becker, PT, DPT, […]
Feb 24, 2025

Welcome new staff: Jessa Aguirre
Jessa Aguirre, BS, recently joined our staff as office associate for the Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences programs. Here’s more about Jessa in her own words: I was born and raised in Nebraska. I have a diverse background in business, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. I received my associate’s degree in counseling, and continued education at Bellevue […]
Feb 6, 2025

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- by Jeffrey RobbThe annual statewide festival, presented by UNMC, allows participants to discover the importance of science.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe number of gifts from the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine community set a record for the third annual 24-hour day of giving.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe Greater Omaha Heart & Stroke Walk, organized by the American Heart Association, is May 17.
- by Jeffrey RobbAreas of 44th Street and Dewey Avenue will be affected, but the emergency department will remain accessible.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe UNMC Center for Global Health and Development received a national public health award for innovative curriculum.