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HSC’s College of Public Health to host ‘Artificial Intelligence, Health Equity and the Future of Public Health’

By Sally Crocker Artificial intelligence is expected to bring significant changes to the future of the public health profession, education and workforce, with far-reaching applications in health services management and delivery. The powerful tools of AI hold significant promise related to health equity issues provided they also are used to unravel systemic inequities. The College of…
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College of Public Health supports local Jane Justin School’s 5K Wrangler Run/Walk

By Stacey Griner Team members from the College of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently participated in the Cook Children’s Medical Center Jane Justin School 4th annual 5K Wrangler Run/Walk. The run unites students, families, friends and the broader community. Jane Justin School collaborates with families…
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Dr. Teresa Wagner selected as consultant and advisory board member for National Maternal/Child Health Workforce Development Center

By Sally Crocker Dr. Teresa Wagner, associate professor, health administration & policy, at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth College of Public Health, has been selected as a consultant and advisory board member for the National MCH Workforce Development Center MCH Faculty Development Fellowship Program at diverse institutes. Wagner will be…
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HSC College of Public Health ranked among Best Online Master’s in Public Health Programs of 2024 by Intelligent.com

By Sally Crocker The College of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been named among the Best Online Master’s in Public Health Programs of 2024 by Intelligent.com. The CPH was ranked 24th in the nation by this prominent higher education resource guide. This list features some…
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Fall/winter season brings back COVID: what to know, how to protect yourself and others

By Sally Crocker With the return of fall comes cold and flu season, along with an uptick in COVID-19 cases across the U.S. With kids back in school and people moving indoors for more events and activities, opportunities for spreading viruses become a higher concern. Holidays are fast approaching as well, giving rise to travel…

Dr. Melissa Lewis sheds light on ‘hooking up’ as significant risk factor in campus sexual assaults

By Sally Crocker More than 90% of campus-based sexual assaults involve alcohol consumption by one or both parties, according to recent data. In response to this alarming discovery, Dr. Melissa Lewis of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth came together with national colleagues to challenge prevailing myths and seek solutions…
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Tails of compassion: mental health awareness meets canine connection

By Sally Crocker Wagging tails and heartfelt conversations recently lit up The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth campus as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. In a novel collaboration, the HSC Office of Care & Civility joined forces with Cowtown Friends of FWACC, a non-profit fundraising and advocacy partner to…
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HSC’s Dr. Kari Northeim and Parker County collaborators awarded SAMHSA grant for rural EMS training and education

By Sally Crocker Dr. Kari Northeim, College of Public Health assistant professor of population and community health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, has been awarded the SAMHSA Rural EMS Training and Education grant in conjunction with HSC community partners, Parker County Hospital District and BEST EMS. BEST EMS is a…

Artificial Intelligence, Health Equity and the Future of Public Health

Presented by the College of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth AI is expected to bring significant changes to the future of the public health profession, education and workforce, with far-reaching applications in health services management and delivery. The powerful tools of AI hold significant promise related…
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Dr. Ashenafi Cherkos awarded prestigious AIM-AHEAD Fellowship in Leadership

By Sally Crocker Dr. Ashenafi Cherkos, assistant professor at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, has been awarded the prestigious AIM-AHEAD Fellowship in Leadership for the Fall 2023 Cohort. Cherkos serves in the College of Public Health’s department of population and community health. The National Institutes of Health’s Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to…