- On Campus
HSC awarded $10 million federal endowment to impact health disparities
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth was recently awarded the $10 million John Lewis National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Endowment by the National Institutes of Health. This is now the second...
- On Campus
SaferCare Texas to host Health Literacy Conference
In the face of a nationwide opioid epidemic, a patient鈥檚 health literacy can be the difference between life and death. One out of four patients prescribed opioids to treat chronic pain misuse them because they don鈥檛 understand the often dense,...
- Our People
This is Whole Health: Amanda Mendez
鈥淭hrough the Pediatric Mobile Clinic, I have seen our most vulnerable patients receive health services they are unable to obtain otherwise. Through everything from vaccines that allow our children to attend school, to physical and emotional support for their previous...
- Our People
TCOM-affiliated dermatology residency program begins in July
The rise in physician shortages across the United States has left many specialties scrambling for answers, but the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine is addressing the shortfall with a new dermatology residency program that is set to begin in July....
- Community
Innovate Fort Worth podcast: Simpli.fi’s Spencer Traver
Spencer Traver recently shared his insights and experiences on the Innovate Fort Worth podcast. The director of marketing at Simpli.fi, an automated advertising technology company based in Fort Worth, has played an instrumental role in the company鈥檚 successful rebranding by...
- Our People
HSC鈥檚 Dr. Jeff Beeson serves during disasters
Dr. Jeff Beeson hadn鈥檛 slept in nearly two days. As he surveyed the rubble of crumbled plywood, brick and mangled vehicles that dotted the Matador, Texas landscape, a fellow rescue worker came by to give him a sandwich for lunch....
- Our People
TCOM Advisory Colleges welcome new faculty members to the schools
The Advisory College Program of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine is excited to announce the addition of five new faculty members who will serve as faculty Advisors. With a student body exceeding 900 medical students, the program consists of...
- Our People
TCOM Chair Dr. Priya Bui completes AACOM Senior Leadership Development Program
Clinical experiences for students, online education and an opportunity for professional growth were just a few of the takeaways for Dr. Priya Bui, chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Women鈥檚 Health at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, who...
- Community
Whole health focus: SmartDollar app fosters financial wellness
鈥淲ell-being is about taking care of more than just your physiological health and wellness,鈥 said Dr. Frank Filipetto, dean of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. 鈥淚t鈥檚 also...
- Our People
This is Whole Health: Dr. Megan Wesling
鈥淎 patient was referred to HSC Health from a community hospital that was indifferent toward his health and well-being. It had been 20 years since his last primary care visit with the perspective that all was stable until he was...
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