College of Public Health
2021 Ache

MHA faculty and Executives in Residence lead 2021 ACHE national Congress on Healthcare Leadership educational sessions

By Sally Crocker This year, HSC’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) faculty and the program’s new Executives in Residence, consisting of local and national experts in the field, are leading a record number of educational sessions at the virtual 2021 Congress on Healthcare Leadership presented by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) March 22-25.…
Diana Cervantes. Assistant Professor Biostatistics & Epidemiology

Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered

By Sally Crocker More people are getting their COVID-19 vaccinations as more doses are being shipped to communities across the U.S. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are already well underway, and a third option, from manufacturer Johnson & Johnson, has now received FDA emergency authorization and is making its way to vaccine hubs around the…
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MHA women make history as Women’s History Month begins

By Sally Crocker Three diverse women from HSC’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program are kicking off Women’s History Month 2021 with a bang, advancing for the first time in the program’s history to the semifinals category of a top North American student case competition. Graduate scholar case competitions enable students to demonstrate their knowledge,…
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HSC alumnus leads Denton County Public Health’s nationally-praised vaccine efforts in the charge against COVID-19

By Sally Crocker Denton County Public Health has grabbed national headlines lately as being one of the most successful COVID-19 vaccination hubs in the U.S. Led by HSC graduate Matt Richardson, DrPH, MPH, FACHE, the department’s service area covers more than 900,000 North Texas residents, although people have come from other states, as far away…
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Dr. Stephan Davis recognized during Black History Month for leadership, service, giving back to others

By Sally Crocker Ask successful people what drives them forward and you’re likely to hear “giving back to others” as a key inspiration. Indeed, an important part of making things happen in career and life has to do with not just what’s personal but also with impacting others in a positive way. HSC’s Dr. Stephan…
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Thriving as a Black Leader

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Dallas physician finds special relevancy in MPH training during the pandemic

By Sally Crocker The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a definite toll on healthcare providers. Months of working long hours under endless challenges to protect patients and comfort their families while looking after their own health and the health of their loves ones at home has not been easy. HSC alumnus Sreekanth R. Cheruku, MD, an…
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Black History Month event: ‘Black at HSC’ on February 24

This event is open to the entire HSC campus Keynote speaker Dr. Daniel Dawes  
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MHA student demonstrates leadership in action in a most critical year

By Sally Crocker In an election year like no other, UNTHSC Master of Health Administration (MHA) student Hina Ajaz stepped up in a major way to help get out the vote and advocate for state and local initiatives supporting public health and health equity. Ajaz plans to work in health policy after graduation, perhaps as…
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We are women, hear us roar

By Sally Crocker   In a traditionally male dominated field, a team of diverse women from HSC’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, developing future healthcare leaders, has won this year’s student case competition of the American College of Healthcare Executives North Texas Chapter (ACHENTX). The problem was important and complex. Solutions were needed quickly,…