- COVID-19
COVID-19 poses a public health vs. public health question
By Dr. Michael Williams and David Mansdoerfer Today, you will find public perception on how each state has responded to the COVID-19 crisis falls into two camps. There are those who want to reopen the economy, although the pace of...
- Our People
Persistence helps HSC graduate student meet academic challenges as he prepares for medical school
By Diane Smith Alexander “Alex” Frangenberg’s dream of becoming a doctor started at age 4 when his little sister cracked her head open. After about four hours filled with fear and worries, two-year-old Chloe Frangenberg returned from emergency care with...
- Our People
Public health student graduates with high honors, high hopes for the future
By Sally Crocker Missing graduation during COVID-19 is especially bittersweet for students like Julian Rangel, who have worked hard to get to this moment but understand well the reasons why online commencement ceremonies are one of the safest options right...
- Our People
Public health honors graduate takes on sexual violence, COVID-19 to help others
By Sally Crocker School of Public Health honors graduate Julia Aiken is researching a topic that far too few people know about, that the #MeToo movement also has special significance for male victims of sexual violence. She hopes to get...
- Our People
50 Heroes: Danny Jensen
Looking for a better way to understand and appreciate the HSC’s 50-year journey? Spend a few minutes with Danny Jensen. Jensen joined the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984 as its governmental affairs lead. Thirty-six years later, he continues...
- Our People
Dr. Ray Page named recipient of 2020 President’s Alumni Award for Distinguished Service
By Jan Jarvis As a medical oncologist, Dr. Ray Page has treated thousands of cancer patients in North Texas with care and compassion. As a researcher driven to develop new chemotherapy drugs, he has given hope to many others. As...
- COVID-19
COVID-19 shines light on inequities impacting health in the African American community
By Sally Crocker Even though states and cities are now reopening, the threat of COVID-19 still looms large for especially vulnerable groups across the U.S. that have been hardest hit during the pandemic. African Americans represent 13% of the country’s...
- COVID-19
Volunteers, HSC deliver more than 7,000 masks to Tarrant-area organizations
By Diane Smith A project organized to help fight COVID-19 produced more than 7,000 protective masks that were delivered to Fort Worth’s most vulnerable communities. “They saw there was a need and they filled a need,” said Fort Worth...
- Education
Three TCOM students win Ricco Ethics Scholarship
By Steven Bartolotta A trio of students from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine were awarded scholarships in the seventh annual Nicholas and Anna...
- Education
Best-selling author, healthcare leadership expert shares advice with MHA students
By Sally Crocker U.S. businessman, entrepreneur, author and leadership consultant Quint Studer told a group of School of Public Health students that finding the right fit and being committed to their own personal and professional development are keys to a...
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