Dr. Robert Penn Speaks about West Nile VIrus on WOWT 07.28.11

Watch Dr. Penn's interview on WOWT about West Nile Virus and the increasing mosquito population associated with recent flooding.

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Marge Maack, PA-C and Kim Taff, Travel Clinic Coordinator, attend Conference of the International Society of Travel Medicine 05.18.11

Marge Maack, PA-C and Kim Taff, Travel Clinic Coordinator, attend Conference of the International Society of Travel Medicine.

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Outbreak Notice -- Update: Dengue in Tropical and Subtropical Regions 05.03.11

Outbreak Notice -- Update: Dengue in Tropical and Subtropical Regions

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Yellow Fever Outbreak in Northern Uganda 01.06.11

The CDC reports the first outbreak of yellow fever in northern Uganda since the 1970's, strongly recommending vaccination for all travelers 9 months of age and older. 

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Infectious Diseases Society of America honors Dr. Robert Penn 07.29.10

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the nation’s leading professional society in infectious diseases, honored Dr. Robert Penn, by electing him to be a fellow of IDSA.

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CDC Health Advisory: Increased Potential for Dengue Infection in Travelers Returning from International and Selected Domestic Areas 07.22.10

Dengue virus transmission has been increasing to epidemic levels in many parts of the tropics and subtropics. Travelers to these areas are at risk of acquiring dengue virus and developing dengue fever or the severe form of the disease, dengue hemorrhagic fever.

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CDC Health Advisory: Potential for Dengue Infection Among Relief Workers Returning from Haiti 04.28.10

Official CDC Health Advisory: Potential for Dengue Infection Among Relief Workers Returning from Haiti

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Dr. Penn recognized for contributions to Methodist Hospital's Heidi Wilke SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) /SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) Survivor Program. 04.15.10

Dr. Penn is recognized for his contributions to Methodist Hospital's Heidi Wilke SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)/SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) Survivor Program.

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Rainy season in Haiti brings more disease concerns 02.20.10

Rainy season in Haiti expected to exacerbate cases of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhrea

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Omaha Travel Clinic, PC is providing travel medicine services for relief workers headed to Haiti. 01.18.10

Omaha Travel Clinic, PC is providing travel medicine services for relief workers headed to Haiti.  The CDC has issued detailed guidelines for relief workers going to this high risk location.  We are waiving our consultation fee for these workers. 

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