- Education
A doctorate in music and medicine
By Jan Jarvis Through a partnership with UNT Health Science Center, the University of North Texas in Denton is now offering the world’s first music doctoral degree in performing arts health. The new concentration will focus on hearing, vocal,...
- Community
A tale of funding, public good and next steps
By Sally Crocker In 2012, a group of UNTHSC faculty were approached with a unique opportunity. Millions of dollars had suddenly become available through Medicaid to fund innovative health care delivery projects for low-income and uninsured patients. The catch? Funding...
- Our People
Helping communities plan for the unexpected
By Sally Crocker A UNT Health Science Center instructor and students are leading an effort to help small and rural communities prepare for potential disaster situations. With support from the UTA Urban Planning Department, the team, led by Dr....
- Education
NIH researchers join UNTHSC as alcohol/substance abuse program expands
By Sally Crocker Three nationally known alcohol and substance abuse researchers -- Dr. Melissa A. Lewis, Dr. Dana M. Litt and Dr. Eun-Young Mun – have been appointed to the UNTHSC...
- Patient Care
46 UNTHSC physicians named to Top Docs lists
By Jan Jarvis Forty-six UNT Health Science Center physicians have been recognized as Top Doctors, as selected by their peers for listings in Texas Monthly, Fort Worth Magazine and 360 West. Three UNTHSC physicians from Geriatrics have been recognized...
- Education
Turning the kitchen into a classroom
By Jan Jarvis As someone who enjoys a good meal, Molly Chang was eager to sample the different dishes that are cooked each week in the Culinary Medicine course. “I love trying out recipes and eating new foods, so...
- Our People
A ‘major league’ success
By Alex Branch A 2015 School of Health Professions graduate will help put injured Miami Marlins baseball players back on the playing...
- Research
Research aims to optimize brain’s defense mechanisms to combat TBI
By Jan Jarvis A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can happen to anyone at any age, in any place and under all manner of circumstances. An estimated 1.7 million people in the United States experience loss of cognitive and...
- Education
First tragedy, then inspiration
By Alex Branch The purpose of Tonychris Nnaka’s life revealed itself with the death of his sister. He was the youngest of 10 siblings —...
- On Campus
Health Science Center to close for winter break
The UNT Health Science Center will close at noon Friday, Dec. 22. UNTHSC will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 1, for the winter holiday. All classes and administrative offices will be closed during this time. Normal operations will resume on...
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