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The exterior of Davis Global Center in Omaha, where the National Quarantine Unit is located. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Medicine

The exterior of Davis Global Center in Omaha, where the National Quarantine Unit is located. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Medicine

Flatwater Explains: Why are hantavirus patients in Omaha?

Destiny Herbers
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
As passengers prepared to disembark from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, public health officials announced 18 American citizens would soon be returning to the U.S. But they were not headed home or to a major hospital on either coast. They were going to Omaha.
James Armitage, MD, will receive the J.G. Elliott Award, given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to medicine and health programs for the state of Nebraska. Photos provided

James Armitage, MD, will receive the J.G. Elliott Award, given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to medicine and health programs for the state of Nebraska. Photos provided

Two to be honored at UNMC commencement in Omaha

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Two University of Nebraska Medical Center alums will be honored by their alma mater with special awards at UNMC’s Omaha commencement May 9, at 9 a.m. at the Baxter Arena.One thousand and sixty-eight UNMC students will graduate in May, with 652 at the Omaha ceremony.
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St. Francis Women's Imaging celebrates 10-years

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
GRAND ISLAND — CHI Health St. Francis Women's Imaging Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary this May, marking a decade of service from its dedicated location on the hospital's southwest corner.