By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Health care is one of Nebraska’s largest employment sectors, with continued job growth projected as the need for workers to serve the state’s aging population increases. The demand for health care workers is particularly strong in rural areas, where it’s difficult to recruit and retain these professionals. At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, there’s a program designed specifically to address the shortage of health care providers in … [Read more...]
High school seniors can explore health care, earn college credits during UNK’s new summer academy
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 great opportunity for … [Read more...]
From family farm to Harvard Medical School, Rachel Flaugh’s journey continues
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Rachel Flaugh’s love of science began as a child on her family’s farm with a curiosity about the health of animals. That curiosity took her on a journey to explore the medical field as a certified nursing assistant in high school and as a chemistry major at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Her journey will continue as she heads to Harvard Medical School. “I was always inquisitive about nature,” said Flaugh, 21, of Hartington. “My … [Read more...]
Interest in health science programs increases at UNK
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – More high school students are expressing interest in learning about health science programs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The Health Science Education Complex, a partnership between the University of Nebraska Medical Center and UNK, opened in August 2015. “From last fall through now, we’ve seen a big increase in students touring campus who are interested in learning about the health science programs,” said Peggy Abels, … [Read more...]
Health Science Ed Complex to improve rural Nebraska health care
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Rural health care in Nebraska will soon see incredible improvements. The new University of Nebraska Medical Center – University of Nebraska at Kearney Health Science Education Complex will begin educating future health care professionals with expertise in rural health issues. “Rural health care has some different issues that are unique to other locations. Having a facility located in a rural location, and training students on rural health … [Read more...]
