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University of Nebraska Medical Center Partnering with Rural Health Care Providers

University of Nebraska Medical Center Partnering with Rural Health Care Providers

Nicole Carritt Photo: WNAX


Helping rural health care providers is a priority for the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Nicole Carritt was recently named the first director of rural health initiatives and says they want to be a good partner…

Carritt says they are working with partners aimed at expanding the available health care workforce…..

Carritt says they want to encourage young people to return to their home areas….

Carritt will help implement the “Rural Health 2030 Plan” which details how UNMC and partners can shape rural health care.

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