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Dennis Thombs
  • Education
| August 11, 2016

New Dean sees public health serving critical role

By Sally Crocker “Our graduates are doing incredible things to make the world a better, safer, healthier place,” said Dennis Thombs, PhD, newly named Dean of the UNTHSC School of Public Health. After serving for the last year as Interim...

  • Community
| August 9, 2016

Drug take-back box serves the public with increased capacity

By Betsy Friauf   One of the many ways UNT Health Science Center helps create a healthier community is the drug take-back box in the lobby of the Police Department at 3600 Mattison Ave. Everyone can drop leftover and expired...

Jessica Edwards
  • Education
| August 8, 2016

TCOM grad honored with top resident award

By Jan Jarvis It seems fitting that Jessica Edwards, DO, was with her parents on the day she learned she had been named Resident of the Year in Family Medicine by the American...

Dominique Pean and Family
  • Our People
| August 4, 2016

Public health student, family call for change in mental health care

By Sally Crocker Ever since his older brother was shot in a hospital emergency room, Dominique Pean and his family have sought to...

Asthma 411 nurse and student
  • Patient Care
| August 3, 2016

Kids’ in-school asthma program may expand soon

By Betsy Friauf   “Asthma 411” helps children avoid the emergency room and stay in school if they have an asthma attack. The pilot program, a collaboration between UNT Health Science Center and Fort Worth Independent School District, was so...

Jacob Fripp with Drip Irrigation bucket
  • Community
| August 2, 2016

Conference offers inspiration and strategy for community gardeners

By Betsy Friauf   In Texas, a traditionally agricultural state, food insecurity is a threat to 17 percent of the population. Even thriving cities, including Fort Worth, are riddled with food deserts. But a dedicated group is working to solve...

Evening with a Legend featuring Chicago
  • Community
| July 18, 2016

An Evening with a Legend featuring Chicago

An Evening with a Legend, UNT Health Science Center’s signature fundraising event, will feature Chicago, whose jazz-infused rock sound has excited audiences for decades and forged new paths in popular music. The benefit, presented by Chase and J.P. Morgan, will...

Francesca Filipetto at White Coat Ceremony
  • Education
| July 18, 2016

Honoring TCOM’s past and future

  By Alex Branch   On the day that Frank Filipetto, DO, was honored for his service to medical education, his daughter took a first step toward her own career in medicine. Dr. Filipetto was recognized as the first holder...

Jacob Fripp with Drip Irrigation bucket
  • Community
| July 5, 2016

Conference aims to help community gardeners

By Betsy Friauf   You might not know it from this spring’s North Texas deluges, but water is a big issue. Globally, according to the World Bank and World Health Organization, a billion people lack enough water for basic needs. Most...

Campus Closed
  • Community
| June 29, 2016

Health Science Center to close July 4 for Independence Day observance

  The UNT Health Science Center, all clinics staffed by UNT Health physicians, and the Fitness Center will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016, for the Independence Day holiday. The Lewis Library will have abbreviated hours on July 1,...