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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
Welcome new faculty: Michael Rosenthal, PT, DSc
The College recently welcomed Michael Rosenthal, PT, DSc, ATC, to the physical therapy education faculty. Here’s more about Mike in his own words: I was raised in Alma and Lexington, NE. Following graduation from Doane College I was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy and completed a master’s degree in physical therapy from […]
Feb 1, 2021
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- by Maria BallAs Interim Chair of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, I am pleased to offer my first message in the departmental newsletter. First, I recognize the tremendous contributions of Dr. Deb Romberger to the department and her rich and lasting legacy. I will do my best to live up to her example and keep the […]
- by Jeffrey RobbMind the Gap: The Ongoing Psychiatrist Shortage
- by Jeffrey RobbDr. Grammer and other recipients of the UNMC Impact in Education Awards will be honored at a ceremony March 14.
- by Jeffrey RobbEvents are planned throughout February.
- by Jeffrey RobbSeveral special events are on the schedule, starting with an open house this week.