Medical students host 6th annual D.O. Dash and Health Fair

Runners will take to the streets of the historic Monticello/Arlington Heights neighborhood on the west side of Fort Worth at the 6th Annual D.O. Dash on Saturday, Oct. 20. Proceeds from this yearâ??s Dash will benefit colon cancer screening and awareness.

The 5K run/walk, 1K race for children and accompanying health fair are organized annually by the second-year class of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Participants may register online for the D.O. Dash. Each registrant receives a free collectorâ??s edition T-shirt.

Health Fair includes:

�     Body fat testing
�     Blood pressure checks
�     Vision screenings
�     Manipulative and soft tissue treatment
�     Preventative and nutrition information
â?¢Â Â Â Â  A kidsâ?? area including two bounce houses

Date:  Saturday, Oct. 20
Time:  8 a.m. to noon
Location:  UNT Health Science Center campus, corner of Camp Bowie Boulevard and Montgomery Street
Cost:  Race: $15 for adults; $12 for UNTHSC students and faculty; Children under 7 are free; $2 handling fee if you register online.
Health Fair: Free to all

Recent News

Hill Signing 6627
  • Education
|Sep 6, 2024

HSC and Hill College partner to expand educational opportunities

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and Hill College on Thursday announced a new partnership aimed at creating pathways to success for students in the region. Hill College is a comprehensive community college with campuses in Hillsboro, Cleburne and Burleson, with a str...
Amany Hassan
  • Research
|Sep 4, 2024

TCOM faculty and staff receive AACOM grant to study innovative AI curriculum integration

The emergence of artificial intelligence is undeniable and the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is receiving a grant from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine to study an innovative way of merging AI in...
Img 6647
  • Patient Care
|Sep 3, 2024

Individualization is key: Collaborative care makes all the difference for older adults

Nina Cox was never a cook – her husband did most of the cooking in their household. That was until she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and tasked with lowering her A1C to be cleared for knee surgery. With a clear goal in mind, Cox got serious about her health and found support with The Universi...
HSC Sign
  • Education
|Aug 29, 2024

HSC elevates focus with new college names, addition of Graduate School

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth today announced it would launch a new Graduate School to enhance graduate education and rename three of its schools to better clarify their focuses. Effective Sept. 1, HSC will establish a new Graduate School under the leaders...