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November 7, 2009NU | UNL | UNMC | UNO | UNK | IANR 

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Nebraska DHHS Awarded Grant Money for Suicide Prevention

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services was notified last week it will receive $500,000 per year for 3 years to implement best practices to prevent youth suicide. The grant is from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the US Department of Health and Human Services. The Department of Health and Human Services will work with the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center and Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska to carry out grant activities and evaluate project progress.

To view the full article, click here.

For more information, go to the Nebraska Suicide Prevention Project page

Genetically Modified Foods

The purposes of this project were to learn about consumer’s knowledge of genetically modified foods and to determine the relationship between knowledge and willingness to purchase and eat genetically modified foods. In addition, a deliberative discussion was held.

Key Partners
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Departments of Agricultural Economics, Biology, and Plant Pathology

Funding
Self-funded

In The News
Fears of Genetically Modified Crops Are Unfounded, Panel Says. (2005, August 21). Lincoln Journal Star.
Forum Tries to Spread Word on Modified Foods. (2005, August 21). Omaha World Herald.
Residents to Debate Pros, Cons of Labeling Genetically Modified Foods. (2005, August 18). Lincoln Journal Star.

Lead Contact:
Name: Alan Tomkins
E-mail: atomkins@nebraska.edu
Phone: (402) 472-5688


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