Month: February 2026

Community members celebrate partnership with Psychiatry Department

The Department of Psychiatry honored two organizations and three community members for their hard work as partners in the department’s growth. Charles Drew Health Center and Lutheran Family Services, as well as Rashmi Ojha, MD; Edgar Sanchez, and Cathy Wyatt, B.J., received the Outstanding Partnership Award during its annual department and education awards luncheon on […]

Feb 5, 2026

SPOTLIGHT: Kendra Grelson, RN

Bio: My hometown is Hickory, North Carolina, but thanks to the United States Air Force, I was born in Peru, Indiana, better known as “Circus City, USA!”  We moved around frequently, including two tours at Offutt AFB, which led me to Creighton University for my BSN. The first half of my career was spent in Psychiatry/Behavioral Health, and […]

Feb 4, 2026

Dr. Donovick honored for work on expanding forensic fellowship

Roger Donovick, MD, Medical Officer for the Lincoln Regional Center, received the Department of Psychiatry Chair’s Distinguished Service Award for his advocacy for the new Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship.   Department of Psychiatry Chair Howard Liu, MD, MBA, presented the award to Dr. Donovick. “Dr. Roger Donovick, who is an addiction psychiatrist and NE DHHS leader, […]

Feb 4, 2026

Dr. Taylor starts new role in C/L

David Taylor, MD, has been promoted to Associate Medical Director for UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Inpatient Consultation-Liaison (C/L) services. Taylor, who joined UNMC in 2023, began his new role on January 1, 2026. Dr. Taylor is an assistant professor at UNMC. He also took over as Patient Safety and Quality Lead for the department in 2023 and […]

Feb 4, 2026

Psychiatry Department celebrates National Women Physicians Day

On February 3, 2026, we celebrate National Women Physicians Day. According to the American Medical Association, National Women Physicians Day, also known as Women Physicians Day or Women in Medicine Day, honors the pioneering achievements and ongoing contributions of female physicians in the field of health care. It also commemorates the trailblazing spirit of Elizabeth […]

Feb 4, 2026

Psychiatry Department honors faculty, staff and community partners at annual awards luncheon

The Department of Psychiatry honored two local organizations and 27 staff and community members during its annual New Year’s Awards luncheon on January 28 at Wigton Heritage Center in Wittson Hall. Awards: Outstanding Partnership Award: Charles Drew Health Center, Lutheran Family Services, Rashmi Ojha, MD, Edgar Sanchez, Cathy Wyatt. Escape Fire Patient Safety Award: Jacob […]

Feb 3, 2026