Leaders at the University of Nebraska are one step closer to changing the way health care is delivered to rural residents. The Regency Board has approved the design for the new UNK-UNMC building to be built in Kearny. “With this public-private partnership, we demonstrate once again that together, great things can happen,” said Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., president of the University of Nebraska. A facility to expand his UNMC programs in health, nursing and medicine, located at the University of Nebraska at Kearny in the heart of the state. Students can begin enrollment in fall 2025 using current buildings on campus until new facilities open in 2026. “I think this is one of the most groundbreaking things in the history of the university,” said Elizabeth O’Connor. The UNK-UNMC Rural Health Education Building cost her $95 million to build, with special facilities including her $10 million from the state and her $35 million from private donations. The need for investment is well known. Thousands of people living in rural Nebraska do not receive the same care as city dwellers. “We know there are rural population and health disparities, leading to increased morbidity and mortality and reduced access to health care,” said Katie Shrutis, UNMC Student Regent. said. The hope is to keep program graduates in these communities. At her UNK health sciences education complex, which opened in 2015, 85% of her students start their careers in rural areas. Construction on this state-of-the-art facility will begin next month. “We want to grow rural Nebraska, and we want to keep these areas growing and our communities vibrant. ‘ said another board member. Get the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch7
Leaders at the University of Nebraska are one step closer to changing the way health care is delivered to rural residents.
The Regency Board has approved the design for the new UNK-UNMC building to be built in Kearny.
“With this public-private partnership, we demonstrate once again that together, great things can happen,” said Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., president of the University of Nebraska.
Located at the University of Nebraska at Kearny in the heart of the state, the facility is an extension of the UNMC programs in health, nursing and medical care.
Students can begin enrollment in Fall 2025 using current buildings on campus until the new facility opens in 2026.
“I think this is one of the most groundbreaking things in college history,” said Elizabeth O’Connor, director of the University of Nebraska School District 4.
The construction cost of the UNK-UNMC Rural Health Education Building is $95 million, with special facilities of $10 million from the state and $35 million from private donations. The need for investment is well known. Thousands of people living in rural Nebraska do not receive the same care as city dwellers.
“We know there are rural population and health disparities, leading to increased morbidity and mortality and reduced access to health care,” said Katie Shrutis, UNMC Student Regent. said.
The hope is to keep program graduates in these communities. At his UNK health sciences education complex, which opened in 2015, 85% of the students started their careers in rural areas. Construction on this state-of-the-art facility will begin next month.
“We want to grow rural Nebraska, and we want to keep these areas growing and having vibrant communities. board member said.
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