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Images of a student listening to a heartbeat at the Summer Health Institute camp.

The summer camp that's launching a new generation of health care leaders

Sep 25, 2023

A weeklong health sciences camp that introduces high school students to health care careers — a partnership between Creighton University and Arizona State University — will double its size thanks to a gift from the Burton Family Foundation.

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Fr. Hendrickson, CL and Rachel Werner, Mayor Jean Stothert and Gov. Jim Pillen at the dedication event.

Governor, mayor and lead donors help dedicate new health sciences facility

Sep 19, 2023

In September, about 100 Creighton alumni, friends, faculty, staff and community leaders — including Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert — celebrated the opening of the CL and Rachel Werner Center.

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The front of the CL and Rachel Werner Center

Creighton opens new 145,000-square-foot health sciences building

Sep 06, 2023

The donor-driven CL and Rachel Werner Center for Health Sciences Education — which broke ground in 2021 — is student focused, with nearly every square foot of the facility dedicated to classrooms, collaboration and hands-on learning.

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Beth Riemersma at the Olympic Trials

Simone Biles' physical therapist is a Creighton alumna

Jul 20, 2021

Creighton alumna Beth Riemersma, DPT’05 — physical therapist to Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles — discusses the joys and challenges of treating Olympic gymnasts.

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A rendering of the CL Werner Center for Health Sciences Education.

New health sciences building coming to Creighton

Feb 02, 2021

Creighton University has announced the CL and Rachel Werner Center for Health Sciences Education and the new home of the Creighton School of Medicine.

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Creighton is creating a health care hub in Phoenix

Oct 29, 2020

A transformation is taking place in Arizona’s health care landscape, along with a substantial boost to the local economy.

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Lance Cooper

Creighton PT alumnus isn't finished

May 07, 2020

"That's something I picked up from Creighton, and it's stayed with me ever since — the commitment to service and doing well for others. Ann and I love Creighton. We still have such a strong connection to the place."

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Kate McKillip and Brooke Kowalke.

More Than Molecules

Apr 10, 2020

A Creighton initiative explores the important role of the humanities in improving health education and care.

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Innovating Health Care

Aug 10, 2019

For Creighton, collaborative care operates on a few core principles: Health care is a team effort; and clinicians working together (closely, honestly, efficiently) leads to better patient care — lowering costs, improving outcomes, saving lives.

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