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Researcher Rebecca Cunningham named a Great Woman of Texas
By Jan Jarvis Take the scenic route. That’s the advice that Dr. Rebecca Cunningham gives young researchers starting their careers. Despite a few bumps in the road – including a cancer diagnosis – Dr. Cunningham has managed to take her...
- Education
Wagner sees progress in her drive to promote health literacy
By Jan Jarvis As a registered dietician, Teresa Wagner, DrPH, RD/LD, was frustrated by how often adults failed to follow instructions regarding their health. “It never occurred to me that there were...
- Education
National Research Mentoring Network helps young researchers meet their goals
By Jan Jarvis Doctoral student Amanda Roberts knew where she wanted to go with her career, but she was uncertain how to get there. “I hoped to get to the right people, but I...
- Community
Lance Leggitt offers inside look at federal policy making
By Diane Smith The costs of medical care, prescription drugs and the toll of an opioid epidemic on the nation were among topics addressed during a recent discussion on how federal healthcare policy moves from ideas to guidelines. Lance Leggitt,...
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Five years providing fresh food for the hungry
By Diane Smith Purple eggplants, dark-green jalapenos and fragrant English mint peek from an urban garden visible to those who walk along West 7th Street near the UNT Health Science campus. The vegetables and herbs are part of the fall...
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Sally Crocker wins national award for magazine article on domestic violence
By Kerry Gunnels Sally Crocker, Communications Manager in UNTHSC’s School of Public Health, is a top winner in the national Ragan Communications Health Care PR and Marketing Awards. Crocker, who has worked in the School of Public Health for 10...
- Our People
Vishwanatha receives Presidential Award for mentoring work
By Jan Jarvis Regents Professor Jamboor K. Vishwanatha, PhD, is one of three educators in the state and 15 nationwide who have been named recipients of Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. Dr. Vishwanatha, Vice President...
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FitWorth, UNTHSC strengthen partnership to make Fort Worth healthier
By Alex Branch UNT Health Science Center and FitWorth have collaborated to help people in Fort Worth live healthier lives since 2012. Now the two organizations have strengthened their partnership to make an even bigger impact on the health of...
- Education
UNTHSC launches podcast focused on Innovation in Fort Worth
By Alex Branch Want to hear an inspiring story of innovation in Fort Worth? Meet Cam Sadler. He was a Dunbar High School teacher who cashed in his retirement savings one summer and launched...
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‘The perfect time to think big’
By Alex Branch Rachel Miller’s transformation from physician assistant to CEO of...
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