Allied Health Blog
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
Welcome new faculty: Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson, MPH, CT(ASCP) recently joined our faculty in the diagnostic cytology program. Here’s more about Sarah in her own words: I’m originally from Hastings, Neb. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Hastings College in 2019 followed by a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cytotechnology from UNMC in 2020 and a Master of Public […]
Feb 5, 2025
World Cancer Day
By Ashley Parde and Caroline Stokes – second-year genetic counseling students According to the 2024 World Health Organization’s global cancer statistics, approximately one in five people will develop cancer in their lifetime. February 4th is globally recognized as World Cancer Day. The goal of World Cancer Day is to raise international awareness and reduce illness […]
Feb 4, 2025
Alum awarded ‘Best Trainee Paper’ for publication
Announced last August, Sierra Clark’s published manuscript won the 2023 Best Trainee Paper from the Journal of Genetic Counseling. Sierra is a 2021 alum of our genetic counseling program and is a certified genetic counselor at the Munroe Meyer Institute. Holly Zimmerman is the director of the program and served as capstone committee chair for […]
Jan 27, 2025
Welcome new faculty: Diana Ramirez
Diana Ramirez, SCT (ASCP), recently joined our diagnostic cytology faculty. Here’s more about Diana in her own words: I am originally from Cairo, Nebraska, and I began my educational journey at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Sociology in 2022. From there I knew I wanted to […]
Jan 21, 2025
Aksamit recognized for excellence in teaching
Assistant Professor Mark Aksamit, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych, received the Pat and Susan McClaughry Physician Assistant Excellence in Teaching Award. Physician assistant students nominate and vote on this award each year to recognize passion for teaching and mentorship of future PAs. PA Class of 2024 president John Wilson presented PA Aksamit with the award.
Jan 13, 2025
Over 20 years of holiday cheer at Ronald McDonald House
It’s a fun holiday tradition that goes back over 20 years. Students, faculty, and staff in our medical imaging and therapeutic sciences programs help decorate the Ronald McDonald House for the holidays each December. From the basement, they haul out totes filled with lights, garland, and themed decorations to bedeck numerous trees throughout the house. […]
Dec 13, 2024
Recent Research and Scholarship in Occupational Therapy
There’s a lot going on in our Occupational Therapy program at UNMC. McKenzie Behrendt, OTD, and Stacy Smallfield, DrOT, recently published, “The Development of an Interactive Multimedia E-Learning Module for Functional Cognition,” in the Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. This article describes the conception, development, and implementation of a free, interactive, multimedia e-learning module designed […]
Nov 22, 2024
Welcome new faculty: Heather Carney, DMSc, PA-C
Heather Carney, DMSc, PA-C, recently joined our faculty as an adjunct assistant professor in the Doctor of Medical Science program. She is excited to teach the Quality Improvement course. Dr. Carney graduated from Quinnipiac University’s Physician Assistant program where she obtained her Master in Health Science degree. She has been working as a Hospitalist PA at […]
Nov 20, 2024
