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March 11, 2024 • TCOM Match day, osteopathic medicine, osteopathic physician, TCOM,
It was a revolutionary time in Egypt in early 2011, the streets filled with millions of protesters while there were violent clashes between civilians and security forces. The parents of Johny Morkos weren’t looking to leave their home in Egypt; they were a hard-working middle-class family. If an opportunity came about, they would potentially look…
March 8, 2024 • School of Public Health diverse health care, evidence-based health management, public health,
Barton Gill, MHA, has been named as the new chair of Health Administration & Health Policy at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s School of Public Health. Gill brings more than two decades of executive experience in the health care industry to his new position, with a demonstrated track record…
March 8, 2024 • TCOM Match day, osteopathic medicine, TCOM,
From kindergarten and junior prom to the halls of the Medical Education and Training building, Madisen Seidel and Kate Russell's journey to Match Day has been an extraordinary twist of fate. The pair, who are now fourth-year students at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine,…
March 6, 2024 • College of Pharmacy patient-centered approach, pharmacy, pharmacy research, poster presentation,
The College of Pharmacy hosted a Pharmacy Poster Forum in February to highlight research projects presented by students, faculty and research trainees. With 28 posters presented, students competed for first- and second-place awards in five categories: teaching and education, clinical practice, public health/health outcomes, pharmaceutical sciences and service. “This is our third year showcasing research…
March 4, 2024 • Center for Health Policy, College of Nursing, Institute for Health Disparities Health disparities, nursing, tuberculosis,
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is hosting a free, virtual community event Wednesday featuring the author of a book about the Black nurses who helped cure tuberculosis in New York City’s Sea View Hospital. Maria Smilios, author of “The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped…
March 1, 2024 • School of Public Health community health, Health Equity, public health, TACCHO,
The Texas Association of City and County Health Officials recently held its 2024 public health conference in Houston. The conference was designed to improve state and local health department practices for planning and implementation of public health programs, policies and system changes through the use of data, health equity, community partnerships and a strong public health workforce,…
February 29, 2024 • School of Biomedical Sciences Alzheimer's, Alzheimer’s Disease, hyperbaric oxygen therapy,
New findings by a team of researchers at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s School of Biomedical Sciences are expanding people's understanding of the potential benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Their study, titled “Hyperbaric Oxygen Alleviates Selective Domains of Cognitive and Motor Deficits in Female…
February 27, 2024 • Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions aging adults, geriatrics, health professions, older adults, physical therapy,
Dr. Beverly McNeal’s path to becoming a faculty member in The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Department of Physical Therapy began when she arrived on campus for training in 2022. HSC hosted the American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Geriatrics’ Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults certification course. There, McNeal…
February 27, 2024 • HSC News #onepillkills, combating the fentanyl crisis, fentanyl, fentanyl crisis, One Pill Kills, overdose,
Noah Scout Burns just wanted to sleep. His dreams had become a place of dread, punctuated by screams, outbursts and violent flailing. The 26-year-old was tormented by crippling and persistent nightmares after a failed attempt on his life — a bullet pierced his neck but miraculously passed through with minimal physical damage. Noah survived a…
February 26, 2024 • College of Nursing Health disparities, nursing, research,
Tonychris Nnaka, associate dean for research at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth College of Nursing, recently was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of its 40 Under 40 for 2024. The program recognizes the health care industry’s rising stars up through age 40 who contribute to a culture of…
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