Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 14h😷Our Transmission webpage has been updated with the latest news on: ▪️Pneumonic Plague ▪️Bundibugyo ebolavirus ▪️Measles ▪️Dengue Fever ▪️West Nile Virus ▪️Mpox Explore the Transmission: www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri... #pneumonicplague #ebola #measles #dengue #westnile #mpox #unmc 110
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 06/10/2026😷 Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing 😷 This week, Dr. Lawler updates us on Bundibugyo ebolavirus, Measles, H5N1, Influenza, COVID-19, and Pneumonic Plague. Plus, Dr. Kelli Wark shares an RSV clinical overview and EV D86 Surveillance. Watch here: echo360.org/media/7d9f9f... 110
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026😷Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing 😷 Watch this week's R7IDB to hear Dr. Lawler's updates on Bundibugyo ebolavirus, H5N1, Influenza and COVID-19. Plus, an update from Dr. Stein on measles. Watch here: echo360.org/media/e6cf53... 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026⭐New GCHS Team Member ⭐ Please join us in welcoming Jemimah Wachap, MD, MPH. Jemimah is joining our team as our new GCHS Project Manager! Welcome to the team, Jemimah! 010
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026⭐New Team Member! ⭐ Please join us in welcoming Capt Jacob Swank, our new Education with Industry Fellow. Welcome to the team, Capt Swank! 010
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026UNMC and GCHS marked a historic milestone with the groundbreaking of a new IDAT training facility and the launch of OAMM. The event also featured an expo highlighting 30 programs supporting health security, preparedness, and military medicine. @nsri_nu @iexcelunmc 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026📣Join our team! The GCHS is looking for a project manager to join our dynamic and innovative team! Apply here: unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/999 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026⭐GCHS Highlight ⭐ Our partners at @netec.org welcomed GCHS team members and NQU experts on the Transmission Interrupted podcast to discuss the nation’s only federally funded quarantine facility. Podcast: netec.org/podcast/ Blog: netec.org/2026/08/24/n... 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026⭐ Ready, Set, Go: ECHO Health Security for the Heartland⭐ Join our partners for the remaining sessions in their Project ECHO series focusing on community health & emergency preparedness. Register: iecho.org/public/progr... 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ UNMC is expanding its role in national defense preparedness with a new IDAT training facility and the launch of its Office for the Advancement of Military Medicine. Read the article: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Congratulations, Dr. John Lowe! 🎉 GCHS Director Dr. Lowe received the 2026 UNMC Graduate Studies Alumni Council Mid-Career Achievement Award for his distinguished contributions in public health, research, and preparedness. Thank you, Dr. Lowe, for your impactful leadership! 020
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Watch this week's Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing for: 👉Updates on Measles, Cyclosporiasis, COVID-19 & Bundibugyo ebolavirus by Dr. James Lawler 👉Food Security: H5N1 in Poultry & Dairy Cattle by Eric Weaver, PhD Watch here: echo360.org/media/419357... 110
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026⭐UNMC in the Media ⭐ "HHS Secretary visits, praises med center facility" Read: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... 010
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026🚨Transmission Newsletter🚨 Our Transmission newsletter is back from summer vacation with a new design! The Transmission provides timely global health security updates on emerging pathogens, current outbreaks, and infectious disease threats to watch. Read / Subscribe: www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri... 120
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 11/08/2026😷Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing 😷 👉Dr. Lawler provides updates on Measles, Cyclosporiasis, H5N1, COVID, and Bundibugyo ebolavirus. 👉Dr. Sydney Stein gives a presentation on Vector borne diseases in Nebraska. Watch the briefing here: echo360.org/media/e086bb... 010
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ "The Work Behind the Welcome" 18 quarantine guests received comprehensive care after potential hantavirus exposure thanks to the coordinated efforts of hundreds of UNMC and Nebraska Medicine staff. Read the article: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... 011
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ Nebraska Legislative District 18 candidate Jess Goldoni visited UNMC to meet with university leaders, tour the Davis Global Center and medical simulation facilities. Read the article: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... 001
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 23/07/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ Abbey Lowe, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Health Promotion of the UNMC College of Public Health, has been selected to serve as a NATO Civil Expert in Ethics through the NATO Joint Health Group. Read: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 15/07/2026In this week's Region 7 Infectious Disease briefing, Dr. Lawler's provides updates on the Cyclosporiasis outbreak, as well as: 😷H5N1 😷Measles 😷RSV 😷COVID-19 😷Bundibugyo Virus Watch here: echo360.org/media/9a6f0a... #cyclosporiasis #bdbv #unmc #infectiousdiseases 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 24/06/2026⭐GCHS in the News ⭐ "UNMC, Nebraska Medicine mark milestone as quarantine operation ends" Read the story: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... #unmc #gchs #andeshantavirus #nationalquarantineunitunmc.eduUNMC, Nebraska Medicine mark milestone as quarantine operation endsThe June 23 news conference highlighted the successful monitoring of MV Hondius passengers following a hantavirus exposure. 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 19/06/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ "Two more cruise ship passengers depart from National Quarantine Unit" Read the story: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... #unmc #gchs #nqu #andeshantavirus #hantavirus 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Watch this week's Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing for updates on H5N1, Measles, COVID-19, and Bundibugyo ebolavirus. Watch the recording: echo360.org/media/c655c4... #h5n1 #ebola #bundibugyo #measles #covid #unmc 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 03/06/2026⭐GCHS in the Media⭐ "Five former passengers from the MV Hondius have returned to their home states for continued monitoring for the next 21 days under the jurisdiction of their local and state public health departments." Read the full story: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 02/06/2026In this week’s Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing, Dr. Lawler shares updates on H5N1, norovirus, and mpox, along with an overview of the Bundibugyo virus, which is currently causing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Watch the recording: echo360.org/media/31977a... 110
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 22/05/2026🚨UNMC / Nebraska Medicine Press Conference 👉If you missed today’s UNMC/Nebraska Medicine press conference on the National Quarantine Unit Andes virus (Hantavirus) response, you can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch #unmc #andesvirus #nqu #nebraskamedicine 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 19/05/2026⭐Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing ⭐ This week, we welcomed guest speaker UNMC infectious disease specialist Dr. Richard Hankins. Watch for updates on: 👉 Measles 👉 Andes virus (hantavirus) 👉 Bundibugyo ebolavirus Watch the recording: echo360.org/media/177cbc... 120
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 15/05/2026🚨Transmission Newsletter Update🚨 The Transmission was briefly offline this week—apologies! We're redesigning! The Transmission is back online with your curated global health security news. The Transmission: www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri... 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 13/05/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ "UNMC designated as a WHO Collaborating Center" Read the article: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ "16 U.S. citizens safely repatriated to UNMC, Nebraska Medicine" Read the story here: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... #nqu #nbu #unmc #nebraskamedicine #hantavirus #andesvirus #gchs 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Happy International Nurses Day! Today—and every day—we celebrate the skill, compassion, and dedication of nurses who make a difference when it matters most. We are especially proud of our extraordinary nurses at UNMC, Nebraska Medicine, the NQU, and NBU. 011
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ "Cruise ship passengers arrive at National Quarantine Unit" "U.S. citizens who were aboard the cruise ship associated with a hantavirus outbreak arrived in Omaha early Monday morning." Read the full story: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... #hantavirus #unmc #nebraskamed 021
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 09/05/2026🛡️National Quarantine Unit Press Conference 🛡️ Nebraska Medicine & UNMC are leading a coordinated response to monitor U.S. citizens from a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak. Watch the press conference: www.youtube.com/watch #hantavirus #unmc #gchs #nqu 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 09/05/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ Nebraska Medicine and UNMC are partnering with federal, state, and local health agencies to receive & monitor U.S. citizens from a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak. Read the story: bit.ly/4fbFcTp #hantavirus #unmc #nqu #nationalquarantineunit 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 08/05/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ UNMC has established the Office for the Advancement of Military Medicine (OMM) to strengthen its military medicine, biodefense, and civilian‑military health integration efforts. Read the full article: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... #gchs #unmc 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 07/05/2026The GCHS is currently monitoring the current Andes virus (Hantavirus) outbreak. For more information, visit our Health Emergencies Andes virus page: www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri... #hantavirus #andesvirus #unmc #gchs 013
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 07/05/2026This week's Transmission is out! 👉Big focus on the Hantavirus outbreak Plus articles on H5N1, COVID-19, Measles and more Read the Transmission here: www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri... #hantavirus #h5n1 #covid19 #measles #unmc #gchs 110
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Miss this week's Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing? Watch the recording for updates from Dr. James Lawler on H5N1, COVID-19, and Hantavirus. Watch here: echo360.org/media/6538f6... #hantavirus #h5n1 #covid19 #unmc 110
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 30/04/2026This week's Transmission provides the latest on: 🚨Emerging Infectious Diseases 🚨H5N1 🚨Measles 🚨Mpox 🚨COVID-19 🚨Influenza Read the Transmission: www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri... #measles #h5n1 #mpox #infectiousdiseases #covid19 #influenza #globalhealth #gchs #unmc 110
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 28/04/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ The UN Board of Regents approved an Infectious Diseases Air Transport Training facility at UNMC to support U.S. Air Force C‑STARS Omaha and strengthen national biocontainment and defense preparedness. Read article: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... #unmc #gchs 010
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 24/04/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ Dr. Sauer has been appointed to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Disease and 21st Century Health Threats. Read story: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... 110
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Today we celebrate the planners, problem‑solvers, and multitaskers who help keep everything running smoothly. Happy Administrative Professionals Day—thank you for all that you do! ⭐ A special shout‑out to our amazing GCHS admins: Shaunna, Ryan, Karina, Jen, and Lisa! 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 16/04/2026This week's Transmission offers some informative updates on global health outbreaks, including: 👉A mysterious disease in Burundi 👉Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever case in Senegal 👉Measles in several Utah preschools Read the Transmission here: www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri... 110
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 09/04/2026🌎This week's Transmission is out 🌎 Read the Transmission for updates on: 😷COVID-19 😷Measles 😷H5N1 😷Mpox 😷Diphtheria 😷Lassa Fever 😷RSV 😷Yellow Fever 😷Typhus Read the Transmission here: www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri... 131
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 09/04/2026This week's Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing recording is available to watch. Watch now as Dr. Lawler provides current updates on influenza, COVID-19, measles, H5N1, and mpox. Watch here: echo360.org/media/11ea0e... #h5n1 #influenza #measles #mpox #covid19 120
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 03/04/2026⭐GCHS In The Media ⭐ "UNMC joins U.S. emergency preparedness, response network" Read the article: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... 021
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Today, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and expertise of physicians who make a difference every day. Thank you for your commitment to improving lives, advancing care, and supporting healthier communities. A special thank you to our GCHS physicians! Happy Doctors’ Day! 🩺💙 010
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 27/03/2026⭐GCHS in the Media ⭐ UNMC researchers led a three-day biosafety and security workshop in Cairo, training 25 scientists from 18 Egyptian institutions as part of a national effort on responsible life science research. Read here: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202... 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Read this week's Transmission for the latest on: 👉H5N1 👉Mpox 👉COVID-19 👉Meningitis 👉Tuberculosis 👉Outbreaks to Watch Read: www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri... 👉 👉 👉 110
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 26/03/2026⭐GCHS Team Member Anniversary ⭐ This month we celebrate Shaunna Briles, BS, GCHS Administrative Associate II for 6 years at the GCHS and 10 years of service at UNMC in May! Thank you, Shaunna! 000
Global Center for Health Security @unmc-gchs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026This week's Transmission article features updates and articles on: 👉H5N1 👉Mpox 👉Measles 👉Meningitis 👉Poliovirus Read here: www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri... 110