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Welcome new faculty: Rachel Lietka
Rachel Lietka, MMN, RDN, LMNT, CNSC, is a new assistant professor in our medical nutrition program in Kearney. Here’s more about Rachel in her own words: I was born and raised in McCook, Nebraska. I began my undergraduate journey at UNK but transferred when I discovered there was no dietetics program at the time. I […]
Oct 18, 2024

Backstage Pass a growing success for 14 years
The Radiation Therapy booth was popular, as students made immobilization devices of their hands to demonstrate the importance of minimizing movement. This ensures precise and reproducible treatments. Immobilization devices are used for many areas of the body.
Oct 17, 2024

UNMC to participate in NIH-funded Knee Activity Arthroplasty Study
Elizabeth Wellsandt, DPT, PhD, is the UNMC Site Principal Investigator on a new grant, “Knee Arthroplasty Activity Trial (KArAT),” (IRB# 0047-24-CB) to assess whether personalized guidance from a health coach coupled with financial rewards can effectively increase physical activity post-total knee replacement. The study is funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and […]
Oct 9, 2024

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