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Sneak Peak: UNMC Specialty Care Center to Present Work at National Conference

A huge congrats to the Telehealth and Text to Improve Engagement in Care (i2TEC) initiative team, including Lance L. Burwell, LIMHP, PC- behavioral therapist at the UNMC SCC, who will be presenting work at the 2024 National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS between May 22nd and 25th. 

Mar 6, 2024

Happy 7th Birthday to our UNMC ID Blog!

We just turned 7! As this month comes to a close, I want to share a brief look-back and a lot of gratitude to all those who have made this blog possible. February 14, 2017 was our first UNMC ID blog post. It is amazing how much time has passed since then, and we are […]

Feb 29, 2024

Publication Alert: Improving Treatment of COVID-19 in Immunocompromised Individuals

This just in! A new article published last month by Dr. Andre Kalil outlines an effective measure to treat COVID-19 in immunocompromised individuals at elevated risk of serious disease from this infection. See below for a quick digest of the article, and read the full story at the linked webpage.

Jan 31, 2024

Research Digest: Improving the Practice of ID

Research Digest is a periodic installment that recognizes the world-class clinical research performed right here at UNMC ID. Today, we review three articles covering the efforts to utilize research to improve the way we practice medicine, from optimizing the work environment to making it easier to find the most up-to-date recommendations. As always, check out […]

Jan 17, 2024

Research Digest: Advancing Transplant ID

Research Digest is a periodic installment that recognizes the world-class clinical research performed right here at UNMC ID. Today, we review three articles covering the infectious complications of organ transplants. As always, check out the linked full articles for more details.

Nov 8, 2023

UNMC ID Recognizes Advanced Practice Provider Appreciation Week!

The UNMC Infectious Diseases Division recognizes the talented and dedicated group of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) that deliver excellent and compassionate clinical care for our patients.  We are appreciative and feel privileged to work with you.  Thank you for all that you do – every day!

Sep 29, 2023

#PharmToExamTable: Urine Luck- Navigating ESBL UTI Treatment (Part 1)

Part 1 of this #PharmToExamTable post explores treatment options for ESBL UTIs and was authored by Anna Rehberg, 2024 UNMC College of Pharmacy PharmD Candidate

Sep 12, 2023

Tools of the Trade: How Flowcharts can aid Quality Improvement in Healthcare

At UNMC ID, we are always proud of our leaders who strive to improve patient care daily. Last month, team members at Nebraska Medicine attended a mini-training led by Nichole Regan focusing on the utility of process mapping and flow charts in improving the quality of patient care.

Jul 25, 2023

In Case You Missed It: UNMC ID Launches Program to Improve Health Equity

The UNMC ID Division is launching Achieving Equitable Health Outcomes in Nebraska, a program to support Nebraska-based organizations in improving health equity in alignment with the Joint Commission’s new priority. See the flyer below and check out this linked website for more information. Interested in learning more? The next meeting is next Wednesday, July 19th, at […]

Jul 13, 2023

UNMC ID Launches Program to Improve Health Equity

The UNMC ID Division is launching Achieving Equitable Health Outcomes in Nebraska, a program to support Nebraska-based organizations in improving health equity in alignment with the Joint Commission’s new priority. See the flyer below and check out this linked website for more information. Interested in learning more? The first meeting is TODAY, June 21st, at 12pm. […]

Jun 21, 2023