- Education
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
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...
- Education
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...
- Our People
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...
- Patient Care
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...
- Community
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...
- Community
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...
- Education
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...
- Community
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...
- Community
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,...
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