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October 6, 2014 • Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health Professions
They practice medicine in every specialty, in every setting. They diagnosis illnesses and prescribe medication. And they increase access to quality medicine for patients everywhere. They are Physician Assistants, a versatile profession of medical providers trained at the UNT Health Science Center since 1997. To recognize their impact on health care, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy…
October 2, 2014 • Internal Medicine, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine aging, Alzheimer's,
Researchers have moved a step closer to making a simple blood test to detect early Alzheimer's disease available for screening older adults. The first standardized guidelines for the collection of blood to test for early Alzheimer's disease have been established by an international working group led by UNT Health Science Center. These guidelines are needed…
September 30, 2014 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
When you think of a psychologist’s office, what do you envision? A couch? Book-lined walls? A box of tissues? How about a yoga mat?If it's the office of UNT Health Science Center's Mandy Jordan, PhD, that’s exactly what you’ll find. Dr. Jordan’s psychotherapy sessions incorporate yoga and the mind-body connection. “Research indicates that trauma, depression,…
September 29, 2014 • Health Administration, School of Public Health
Winjie Tang Miao, President of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, has been named by the School of Public Health (SPH) as the 2014 Master of Health Administration (MHA) Community Partner of the Year, in recognition of her outstanding service to students through teaching and mentoring. "As adjunct instructor for the MHA Capstone Course, the…
September 29, 2014 • Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health Professions
The UNT Health Science Center Physician Assistant Program earned Accreditation-Continued status through 2021 from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Accreditation-Continued status is granted to currently accredited programs compliant with the ARC-PA standards. Established in 1997, the UNTHSC PA program is next scheduled to undergo validation review in September 2021.…
September 25, 2014 • School of Biomedical Sciences
Photo credit: University of South Florida The Missing Persons Lab at UNT Health Science Center used DNA analysis to help identify two more boys buried decades ago in unmarked graves at a reform school in Florida. One of the cases involves a 13-year-old boy who died in 1934, making the 80-year-old case one of the…
September 25, 2014 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Janice Knebl, DO, will discuss "Discharge planning and care coordination for older adults: An opportunity to improve patient outcomes" during the Oct. 2 meeting of the Tarrant County Medical Society. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. at the medical society, 555 Hemphill St. Reservations are not required. Dr. Knebl, will also talk about Safe Transitions…
September 24, 2014 • School of Biomedical Sciences
Patricia Gwirtz, PhD, who is known for both her cardiovascular physiology research and her dedication to helping students achieve their goals, has been named Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. In October, Dr. Gwirtz will mark 32 years at UNT Health Science Center. She is a Professor of Integrative Physiology and Anatomy…
September 24, 2014 • School of Biomedical Sciences
Since he graduated, Hassan Azzazy, PhD, (GSBS '94) has blazed a trail of innovation and entrepreneurship from Fort Worth to Egypt. Dr. Azzazy has nine active patent applications in various stages, and last year he created the first spin-off company, D-Kimia, LLC., in the 93-year history of American University in Cairo, where he now teaches.…
September 22, 2014 • Community
Student volunteers from Fort Worth ISD's Life Education and Preparation (LEAP) program are performing roles on the UNT Health Science Center campus that will help them develop skills and build resumes. LEAP is designed to guide special needs students into post-secondary goals, including employment, independency and education. Fourteen LEAP students, ages 18-22, are serving as…
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