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‘Leading Nebraska’ podcast highlights UNK’s efforts to strengthen rural health care

September 14, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

The University of Nebraska has released the newest episode of its “Leading Nebraska” podcast series, featuring efforts at the University of Nebraska at Kearney to strengthen the pipeline of health care professionals for the state’s rural communities. Nebraska faces significant shortages of health care professionals, and the gaps are especially acute in rural areas. Thirteen of Nebraska's 93 counties lack a primary care physician, according to a 2018 University of Nebraska … [Read more...] about ‘Leading Nebraska’ podcast highlights UNK’s efforts to strengthen rural health care

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Faculty, News Tagged With: Brandon Drozd, Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center, Health Care, Health Careers Club, Kearney, Leading Nebraska, University of Nebraska, UNK, UNMC

New UNK learning community supports students interested in health care careers

January 28, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Health care is one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. Employment in the field is expected to grow by 14% from 2018 to 2028, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, adding about 1.9 million new jobs, which is more than any other occupational group. In Nebraska, the demand for health care workers is widespread, according to Brandon Drozd, who notes that shortages are “pretty much … [Read more...] about New UNK learning community supports students interested in health care careers

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Career, News, Student Life Tagged With: Brandon Drozd, Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center, Health Care, Health Science Explorers Learning Community, Health Sciences, Kearney, KHOP, UNK, UNMC

Health Careers Club part of UNK’s plan to keep talent in Nebraska

December 17, 2018 by admin

Ellie Miller, a radiography instructor with the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health Professions, shows high schoolers the Anatomage Table inside the Health Science Education Complex during last week’s Health Careers Club session at UNK. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A report released in February by the University of Nebraska Medical Center shows the state has made some progress in the ongoing effort to improve access to quality health care. For instance, the number of registered nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists and paramedics working in the state has increased over the past decade. However, the report notes “substantial” challenges still remain, particularly in rural … [Read more...] about Health Careers Club part of UNK’s plan to keep talent in Nebraska

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, News Tagged With: Brandon Drozd, Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center, Ellie Miller, Health Care, Health Careers Club, Kearney Health Opportunities Program, KHOP, McKenna Butler, Peggy Abels, University of Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC, Vinnie Martin

UNK academy helps prepare students for health care careers

June 19, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

Alexis Sack of St. Paul works on a training mannequin Monday during the Health Sciences Academy at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Academy participants take two classes – biology and opportunities in health science – while interacting with health care professionals. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)

  By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Madie Weatherly loves helping others as much as she enjoys meeting new people. That’s why the Cozad High School student is looking at a career in health care. She just hasn’t decided which area to focus on yet. “It took me by surprise how many different options there are in the health care field,” Weatherly said Monday while attending a Health Sciences Academy at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The … [Read more...] about UNK academy helps prepare students for health care careers

Filed Under: Natural & Social Sciences, News Tagged With: Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center, Health Care, Health Science Education Complex, Health Sciences Academy, Kearney Regional Medical Center, New West Sports Medicine, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska Medical Center

High school seniors can explore health care, earn college credits during UNK’s new summer academy

May 16, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is giving high school seniors a chance to explore health care careers while earning college credits. The UNK Department of Biology, UNK Health Sciences and Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center are sponsoring a new Health Sciences Academy to introduce students entering the 12th grade to various health care fields and show them what programs are available at UNK. “It’s a … [Read more...] about High school seniors can explore health care, earn college credits during UNK’s new summer academy

Filed Under: Natural & Social Sciences, News Tagged With: Academy, Brandon Drozd, Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center, Health Care, Health Sciences, Kearney Health Opportunities Program, KHOP, Peggy Abels, Summer Camp, University of Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC

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