Two continents. Three countries. Five states. Luis Reyes Mendieta’s road to the physical therapy program at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Kearney, Nebraska, has been anything but a direct path. So, what would lead a young man born in Honduras and who lived in Kenya for 10 years to Kearney?
Diabetes On Track seeks to improve diabetes care and prevention by piloting a new approach in two rural Nebraska communities. Launched this fall, the idea is for communities to tailor their own solutions through collaboration among health departments, health clinics, hospitals and community groups.
Five years after the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center opened its doors to patients, director Ken Cowan discusses the revolutionary strides made in cancer care at the state-of-the-art facility. “There’s no other cancer center built like this in the world,” he said.
By Connie White Inspired by her dad’s MS diagnosis, UNMC student raises funds for research in hopes of someday finding a cure. Taylor Kizer wants
The Diabetes Care Foundation of Nebraska has pledged $7 million to the University of Nebraska Foundation to support the launch of a statewide diabetes care
By Ed Rider Cutting-edge Clinical Trials Provide New Hope for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer “You have pancreatic cancer.” These four words are among the
By Robyn Murray UNK, UNMC Work to Bring More Medical Professionals to Rural Nebraska When Sandra Bresnahan, M.D., was a child, she often came with
Bill Nelsen has led an interesting life. He has traveled all over the world, surveying land in far-off places — from Greenland to Ethiopia, Saudi
Editor’s note: Jim Gutschow’s beloved wife, Pam, sadly passed away Jan. 13. We hope this story pays some small tribute to her and Jim’s lasting
UNMC and the University of Nebraska Foundation are launching the first ever We Heart UNMC socks campaign in support of UNMC Student Scholarships. Running Feb.
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