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UNMC students, faculty in Kearney offer free sports screenings Sept. 7 for Special Olympics athletes
Physical assessments allow athletes to compete in the Special Olympics Students and faculty from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Kearney Division and UNMC College of Allied Health Professions in Kearney, are offering free sports screenings for current and new athletes who plan to compete in the Special Olympics. The event, called […]
Aug 2, 2019
Welcome new faculty: Mariah Dougherty
Mariah K. Dougherty, MMN, RDN, LMNT, recently joined the Medical Nutrition program faculty. Here’s more about Mariah in her own words: “I grew up in Ames, Iowa and completed my BS in Dietetics at Iowa State University. After graduating, I moved to Omaha and completed a combined Dietetic Internship and Masters program at the University […]
Jul 29, 2019

Welcome new staff: Melissa Thompson
Melissa Thompson, BS, recently joined our Academic and Student Affairs staff as administrative coordinator. Here’s more about Melissa in her own words: “I moved to the Omaha area five years ago from Coeur d’Alene, ID. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and attended Washington State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. While […]
Jul 15, 2019

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- by Jeffrey RobbWho is most vulnerable to whooping cough?
- by Max KuenstlingUNMC is currently accepting pre-proposals to select two nominees to submit full applications for the Falk Catalyst Research Award Program. To transition basic science insights into clinical practice, the Falk Medical Research Trust established this two-part program with linked awards: Additional details can be found in the Program Guidelines, an FAQ Page, and Webinar Slides. […]
- by Jeffrey RobbThe UNMC College of Allied Health Professions' Emily Wiley presents on her expertise in canine hemophilia and Walter.
- by John KeenanAs the policy is drafted, flyers posted on doorways, walls and non-authorized indoor or outdoor spaces will be removed.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe UNMC Office of Sustainability and its partners offer opportunities for the med center community to get involved.