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Month: September 2019

Spotlight: Emily Guthrie

Emily was born and raised in Omaha. She graduated from Xenon International with a degree in Cosmetology. Emily joined the Intensive Outpatient Program in 2018 as the IOP’s first medical receptionist. Why did you choose to work for the Department of Psychiatry? I chose to work for psychiatry when my previous employer closed their Omaha […]

Sep 13, 2019

Dr. Sheritta Strong set to receive 2019 College of Medicine Early Career Achievement Award

Dr. Sheritta Strong has been honored with the 2019 College of Medicine Early Career Achievement Award. The award is given by the UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Council to an alumnus who has demonstrated marked achievement and contributions to the field of medicine in the first twenty years of his or her career. Dr. Strong […]

Sep 13, 2019

Dr. Sharon Hammer honored by the State of Nebraska

This summer, Sharon Hammer, M.D. was honored by Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts for her excellence and innovation in delivering services to Nebraska Medicaid recipients. Gov. Ricketts named Dr. Hammer as one of three recipients of the inaugural Nebraska Medicaid Provider Award. Dr. Hammer was recognized for the establishment of the state’s first psychiatric service line […]

Sep 13, 2019

Department stays ahead of new BH trends

The Department of Psychiatry continues to look at new ways to increase patient access to quality care. Dr. David Cates, Vice-Chair for Clinical Services in the Department of Psychiatry, says there are a lot of national trends that predict more patients needing psychiatric care. Dr. Cates said SG2, a national healthcare consulting group, published a […]

Sep 13, 2019

Psychiatry Department supports Out of the Darkness walk

More than a dozen Department of Psychiatry staff members walked together on Sept. 8 to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. Nearly 6,000 people participated in the Out of the […]

Sep 13, 2019