Category: Health
written by Marcela Williams The Physical Therapy (PT) students on the Omaha campus were invited to “Paws” and Relax with therapy dogs from various therapy organizations. Therapy dogs are specially trained to provide comfort, affection and promote well-being. Many PT students stopped in to experience some relaxation time with these awesome pups! This will hopefully […]
Apr 4, 2023
Genetic Counseling alum publishes study
Genetic Counseling Class of 2021 alum Sierra Clark published a manuscript in the Journal of Genetic Counseling based on her capstone project completed during the program. Her fellow authors were Victoria Kennel, PhD, Sarah McBrien, PhD, Kaeli Samson, and program director Holly Zimmerman. Sierra said, “It has been a privilege to work alongside my co-authors […]
Mar 27, 2023
Welcome new faculty: Kasey Mellott, DMSc
Kasey Mellott, DMSc, PA-C, recently joined our Physician Assistant program as an assistant professor. Here’s more about Dr. Mellott in her own words: “I am an Omaha native and graduate of UNMC’s Physician Assistant Program in 2016. I completed a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2019 at the University of Lynchburg. I am employed […]
Mar 24, 2023
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