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Today is World Cancer Day. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people will develop cancer in their lifetime. Find out what you should know on our blog written by two genetic counseling students. #iamunmc
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World Cancer Day and You: The Global and Personal Impact of Cancer - Allied Health Blog
by Cami and Joey, UNMC Genetic Counseling Class of 2026 Whether someone has been diagnosed with cancer personally or has a loved one with a diagnosis of their own, it is likely that each one of us has...
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February 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Today is World Cancer Day. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people will develop cancer in their lifetime. Find out what you should know on our blog written by two genetic counseling students. #iamunmc
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Photos from our December 2025 CAHP Convocation are on Flickr. Congratulations to all the graduates! #iamunmc
December 2025 CAHP Convocation
At Convocation, we celebrate the successful completion of our professional programs in UNMC's College of Allied Health Professions.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Photos from our December 2025 CAHP Convocation are on Flickr. Congratulations to all the graduates! #iamunmc
Principal Investigator Mariah Jackson, PhD, and Co-Investigator Corrine Hanson, PhD, along with their team received two grants to address colorectal cancer. Read about it on our blog. #iamunmc #colorectalcancer
Food for Thought: Can fiber-rich diet improve cognition in colorectal cancer? - Allied Health Blog
Colorectal cancer (CRC) continues to be a leading cause of health burden in Nebraska and a priority of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (FPBCC). Principal Investigator Mariah Jackson, PhD, and ...
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January 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Principal Investigator Mariah Jackson, PhD, and Co-Investigator Corrine Hanson, PhD, along with their team received two grants to address colorectal cancer. Read about it on our blog. #iamunmc #colorectalcancer
THANK YOU👏to everyone who donated in the CAHP Diaper Drive in support of the Nebraska Diaper Bank. Because of your generosity, our drive collected 2,712 diapers, which will help diaper 42 babies👶in our community!
January 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
THANK YOU👏to everyone who donated in the CAHP Diaper Drive in support of the Nebraska Diaper Bank. Because of your generosity, our drive collected 2,712 diapers, which will help diaper 42 babies👶in our community!
Sara Bills, DPT, UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, answers: What type of exercises are best for improving heart health? #iamunmc #exercise #HeartHealth
ASK UNMC! What type of exercises are best for improving heart health?
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November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Sara Bills, DPT, UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, answers: What type of exercises are best for improving heart health? #iamunmc #exercise #HeartHealth
The Doctor of Nutrition & Dietetics program in our college has achieved candidacy for accreditation, making it the first and only clinical doctorate program in dietetics in the U.S. to reach this milestone. This achievement sets a new benchmark for clinical doctorate education in the field. #iamunmc
Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics program leads the way
The UNMC College of Allied Health Professions program is the first nationally to be a candidacy for accreditation in the field.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Doctor of Nutrition & Dietetics program in our college has achieved candidacy for accreditation, making it the first and only clinical doctorate program in dietetics in the U.S. to reach this milestone. This achievement sets a new benchmark for clinical doctorate education in the field. #iamunmc
UNMC’s PT program has built a reputation for producing skilled, compassionate therapists ready to serve their communities. When you choose UNMC, you’re choosing a place where excellence & belonging go hand in hand.
#UNMCPT #WhyUNMC #FuturePT #PTeducation #YouBelongHere #UNMCfamily #DPTlife #iamunmc
#UNMCPT #WhyUNMC #FuturePT #PTeducation #YouBelongHere #UNMCfamily #DPTlife #iamunmc
Why UNMC PT? Mallory Stone gives her "why"
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November 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
UNMC’s PT program has built a reputation for producing skilled, compassionate therapists ready to serve their communities. When you choose UNMC, you’re choosing a place where excellence & belonging go hand in hand.
#UNMCPT #WhyUNMC #FuturePT #PTeducation #YouBelongHere #UNMCfamily #DPTlife #iamunmc
#UNMCPT #WhyUNMC #FuturePT #PTeducation #YouBelongHere #UNMCfamily #DPTlife #iamunmc
We're so proud of Maggie and Perris! Happy Veteran's Day, and thank you to all who serve or have served in the armed services.
November 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We're so proud of Maggie and Perris! Happy Veteran's Day, and thank you to all who serve or have served in the armed services.
📷Photos from the 2025 SUN APTA Career Fair are available on Flickr, along with the Awards and 2026 class photo.
Thank you to all the vendors who joined us this year!
Thank you to all the vendors who joined us this year!
2025 SUN-APTA Fair
The Students of the University of Nebraska American Physical Therapy Association (SUN-APTA) host the annual UNMC Physical Therapy Networking and Career Fair each October.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
📷Photos from the 2025 SUN APTA Career Fair are available on Flickr, along with the Awards and 2026 class photo.
Thank you to all the vendors who joined us this year!
Thank you to all the vendors who joined us this year!
Molly Whitlow (McCarthy), PhD, and Yvonne Golightly, PhD, represented UNMC at the annual conference of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) in Indianapolis during mid-October 2025. #iamunmc #research
Dr. Whitlow and Golightly represent UNMC at ASAHP conference - Allied Health Blog
Molly Whitlow (McCarthy), PhD, and Yvonne Golightly, PhD, represented UNMC at the annual conference of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) in Indianapolis during mid-Octobe...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
📹Interviews and decisions can be stressful—but when you walk through the doors at UNMC, you’ll feel the difference. Here, you’re surrounded by people who lift you up, challenge you, and make you feel like you belong.
#UNMCPT #WhyUNMC #FuturePT #DPTjourney #YouBelongHere #PTeducation #iamunmc
#UNMCPT #WhyUNMC #FuturePT #DPTjourney #YouBelongHere #PTeducation #iamunmc
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October 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
📹Interviews and decisions can be stressful—but when you walk through the doors at UNMC, you’ll feel the difference. Here, you’re surrounded by people who lift you up, challenge you, and make you feel like you belong.
#UNMCPT #WhyUNMC #FuturePT #DPTjourney #YouBelongHere #PTeducation #iamunmc
#UNMCPT #WhyUNMC #FuturePT #DPTjourney #YouBelongHere #PTeducation #iamunmc
Please help us welcome Ellie Brouillette, new faculty in our radiation therapy program! #iamunmc
Welcome new faculty: Ellie Brouillette - Allied Health Blog
Ellie Brouillette, MHPTT, RT(R)(T)(ARRT), is an alum and new assistant professor and clinical education coordinator for our radiation therapy program. Here’s more about Ellie in her own words: I was b...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Please help us welcome Ellie Brouillette, new faculty in our radiation therapy program! #iamunmc
Congratulations to Sierra St. Clair, recipient of the 2025 Pat & Bruce Hageman Student Alumni Award! The award recognizes professionalism, leadership, and service. #iamunmc
October 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Congratulations to Sierra St. Clair, recipient of the 2025 Pat & Bruce Hageman Student Alumni Award! The award recognizes professionalism, leadership, and service. #iamunmc
Congratulations to the Distinguished Educators of 2025! Very proud of Dr. Cochran. #iamunmc
Drs. Cochran, Cook honored as 2025 Distinguished Educators
The Interprofessional Academy of Educators' Distinguished Educator Award is the academy’s highest honor.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Congratulations to the Distinguished Educators of 2025! Very proud of Dr. Cochran. #iamunmc
Doctor of Nutrition & Dietetics: Advance your RDN practice through an applied, on-line doctoral course of study.
Enhance RDN career opportunities in the fields of advanced clinical nutrition, leadership, education in higher learning, advocacy, & scholarly activity. #iamunmc #nutrition #RDN
Enhance RDN career opportunities in the fields of advanced clinical nutrition, leadership, education in higher learning, advocacy, & scholarly activity. #iamunmc #nutrition #RDN
October 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Doctor of Nutrition & Dietetics: Advance your RDN practice through an applied, on-line doctoral course of study.
Enhance RDN career opportunities in the fields of advanced clinical nutrition, leadership, education in higher learning, advocacy, & scholarly activity. #iamunmc #nutrition #RDN
Enhance RDN career opportunities in the fields of advanced clinical nutrition, leadership, education in higher learning, advocacy, & scholarly activity. #iamunmc #nutrition #RDN
Tune in to this virtual panel Oct. 22 from noon-1 p.m. for an informative session. Among the panelists, Dr. Krusen will discuss the open access journal, Translational Science in Occupation (editors Nancy Krusen, PhD, and Nicole Martino, PhD). #iamunmc #occupationaltherapy
Editors to discuss open access journals in UNMC’s Digital Commons
The virtual panel will discuss experiences with their open access scholarly journals hosted by McGoogan Library's DigitalCommons.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Tune in to this virtual panel Oct. 22 from noon-1 p.m. for an informative session. Among the panelists, Dr. Krusen will discuss the open access journal, Translational Science in Occupation (editors Nancy Krusen, PhD, and Nicole Martino, PhD). #iamunmc #occupationaltherapy
Calling all imaging sciences students & professionals!
You're invited to our FREE annual Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences Virtual Continuing Education Event. This event is our way of showing appreciation for your dedication & impact. #radtechweek Sign up by Nov. 4: go.unmc.edu/25mitsce
You're invited to our FREE annual Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences Virtual Continuing Education Event. This event is our way of showing appreciation for your dedication & impact. #radtechweek Sign up by Nov. 4: go.unmc.edu/25mitsce
September 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Calling all imaging sciences students & professionals!
You're invited to our FREE annual Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences Virtual Continuing Education Event. This event is our way of showing appreciation for your dedication & impact. #radtechweek Sign up by Nov. 4: go.unmc.edu/25mitsce
You're invited to our FREE annual Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences Virtual Continuing Education Event. This event is our way of showing appreciation for your dedication & impact. #radtechweek Sign up by Nov. 4: go.unmc.edu/25mitsce
Please welcome our new anatomy instructor in Kearney, Kayla Adams. #iamunmc
Welcome new faculty: Kayla Adams - Allied Health Blog
Kalya Adams, MS, is our new anatomy instructor in Kearney. She helps teach the lab portions of the PT and OT courses. Here’s more about Kayla in her own words: I am originally from Gretna, NE. I recei...
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September 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Please welcome our new anatomy instructor in Kearney, Kayla Adams. #iamunmc
Interested in advancing your career in healthcare, education, or leadership? Explore graduate programs at UNMC designed to prepare professionals for the evolving needs of today’s workforce. 🗓️ Join us for a Virtual Information Session on Thurs, Oct 16 at 6:30pm (CT). #iamunmc
September 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Interested in advancing your career in healthcare, education, or leadership? Explore graduate programs at UNMC designed to prepare professionals for the evolving needs of today’s workforce. 🗓️ Join us for a Virtual Information Session on Thurs, Oct 16 at 6:30pm (CT). #iamunmc
UNMC’s diagnostic cytology program, housed within the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, now has more distance-learning clinical placement locations (18) across the country than there are total cytology programs in the United States (16).
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UNMC’s diagnostic cytology program leads the field
Over the last three years, UNMC has produced more than one in five of the nation’s cytology graduates.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
UNMC is enrolling its first Kearney classes of students in radiation therapy this academic year. #iamunmc #radiationtherapy
Radiation therapy program expands to Kearney
The enrollment of the first radiation therapy students there represent another UNMC expansion to the campus.
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September 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
UNMC is enrolling its first Kearney classes of students in radiation therapy this academic year. #iamunmc #radiationtherapy
🎥 From class discussions to clinical skill labs, from advocacy boards to student-run clinics—UNMC DPT students are gaining skills that go beyond the textbook. 🔗 go.unmc.edu/alliedhealth... 📌 Application deadline: Sept. 15
#PTstudent #PTschool #FuturePT #MovementMatters #ChoosePT #iamunmc
#PTstudent #PTschool #FuturePT #MovementMatters #ChoosePT #iamunmc
Physical Therapy Student Experiences
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September 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🎥 From class discussions to clinical skill labs, from advocacy boards to student-run clinics—UNMC DPT students are gaining skills that go beyond the textbook. 🔗 go.unmc.edu/alliedhealth... 📌 Application deadline: Sept. 15
#PTstudent #PTschool #FuturePT #MovementMatters #ChoosePT #iamunmc
#PTstudent #PTschool #FuturePT #MovementMatters #ChoosePT #iamunmc
Big welcome to Lisa Dusatko, our new education program coordinator in Kearney. Read more about her on our blog: #iamunmc
Welcome new staff: Lisa Dusatko - Allied Health Blog
Lisa Dusatko is a new education program coordinator in the College of Allied Health Professions in Kearney. Here’s more about Lisa in her own words: I was born in McCook, NE and was lucky enough to sp...
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September 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Big welcome to Lisa Dusatko, our new education program coordinator in Kearney. Read more about her on our blog: #iamunmc
🎥 Start your PT journey with a program that’s personally invested in your success. Apply🔗 go.unmc.edu/alliedhealth...
📌 App deadline: Sep 15
#UNMCproud #PTstudent #PTschool #FuturePT #PTfaculty #MovementMatters #ChoosePT #iamunmc
📌 App deadline: Sep 15
#UNMCproud #PTstudent #PTschool #FuturePT #PTfaculty #MovementMatters #ChoosePT #iamunmc
Why UNMC? PT Faculty view
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September 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🎥 Start your PT journey with a program that’s personally invested in your success. Apply🔗 go.unmc.edu/alliedhealth...
📌 App deadline: Sep 15
#UNMCproud #PTstudent #PTschool #FuturePT #PTfaculty #MovementMatters #ChoosePT #iamunmc
📌 App deadline: Sep 15
#UNMCproud #PTstudent #PTschool #FuturePT #PTfaculty #MovementMatters #ChoosePT #iamunmc
Photos from the 2025 Professionalism Ceremony are up on Flickr! Enjoy... #iamunmc
2025 CAHP Professionalism Ceremony
The Professionalism Ceremony is a rite of passage for students in the College of Allied Health Professions to begin their professional program or clinical encounters with patients.
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August 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Photos from the 2025 Professionalism Ceremony are up on Flickr! Enjoy... #iamunmc