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Cold Case Fc
  • Research
| March 4, 2020

NamUs victims unit helps bring closure to a family with a missing loved one

By Diane Smith Clark Edward Wilson was case number 16-20100 until one chilly February morning. Wilson died in 2016 of heart disease and emphysema. At that time, he was an unidentified person so Dallas County buried him at Southland Memorial...

Culinary Med Class Fc
  • Education
| March 3, 2020

For HSC students, Culinary Medicine Class is more than just a meal

By Steven Bartolotta Samar Taqvi wanted to do it for her father. Sadie Thompson and Heidi Spann wanted to expand their versatility in rural areas of Texas where they’ll eventually practice medicine. The Culinary Medicine Class is a six-week course...

50 Heros Dr. Baker Fc
  • Our People
| March 2, 2020

50 Heroes: Dr. Mark A. Baker

Dr. Mark A. Baker (TCOM ‘76) is a tireless supporter of osteopathic medicine and the UNT Health Science Center. Dr. Baker was named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year in 1995, earned the Dean’s Award for Philanthropy in 2006 and received...

Tabs Fc
  • Community
| February 27, 2020

HSC students provide ‘invaluable’ support as tutors, mentors to TABS students

By Diane Smith Ivette Robledo stays after school to get extra help in science – a routine aimed at helping her ace freshman biology at the Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences. The after-school instruction is the work of Tutors for...

Dfw Healthcare Summit Fc
  • Community
| February 26, 2020

Forward-thinking MHA students engage others in inaugural ‘Leading Change in Healthcare’ summit

By Sally Crocker MHA student Paridhi Sheth came up with a big idea that paid off well for healthcare administration students from the Health Science Center at Fort Worth and around the North Texas area. Her brainchild was to bring...

50 Heros Ywanda Carter Fc
  • Our People
| February 24, 2020

50 Heros: Ywanda Carter

43 years. That’s how much of her professional life Ywanda Carter dedicated to UNT Health Science Center. She was hired to do administrative work at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976, before fax machines and email, the internet...

Reflection Fc
  • On Campus
| February 21, 2020

A place to relieve stress: Library debuts a Reflection Room for students, staff and faculty

By Oreoluwa Obayan The Reflection Room, a space where students, faculty and staff can relax and de-stress, opens Feb. 24 on the third floor of the Lewis Library. The idea for the Reflection Room was developed and pursued by students...

Janice Knebl, Do, Mba
  • Our People
| February 21, 2020

Dr. Janice Knebl named UNT System Regents Professor

By Steven Bartolotta Janice Knebl, DO, MBA, has been named a Regents Professor by the UNT System Board of Regents in recognition of her tireless advocacy for seniors and older adults and her significant impact on the Texas College of...

New Logo Hsc Install On February 16th On Ead Building.
  • On Campus
| February 19, 2020

UNT Health Science Center reveals new brand identity

By Alex Branch UNT Health Science Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new brand identity and logo that emphasizes its commitment to Fort Worth and innovative spirit for the next 50 years. The new look debuted Wednesday at...

Unt Dallas Virtual Clinic Fc
  • Patient Care
| February 18, 2020

Virtual medicine: UNT Health Science Center opens clinic at UNT Dallas

By Diane Smith A physician assistant and doctor in Fort Worth are treating student patients in Dallas through a new virtual medicine program at UNT Health Science Center. As part of the program, sick students at UNT Dallas can schedule...