School of Public Health names two new leaders

The School of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has announced two new leadership positions to help guide the school forward in its transformative plan for the future. Dr. Charlotte Noble has been promoted to assistant dean for curriculum and academic services. In this role, she will…

Whole health focus: Self-care is more than a trend

We live in a world that constantly discusses self-care and “treating yourself.” To most, self-care is a walk in the park to destress, a bubble bath after a long day at work, a trip to the spa after getting an A on an exam, or dinner at your favorite restaurant just because you made it…

HSC takes home two awards for public relations, communications

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently won two Awards of Achievement for a video featuring its new College of Nursing and a media event surrounding the opening of its Regional Simulation Center. The awards were presented Nov. 3 at the Annual Worthy Awards Gala put on by the Greater…

TCOM’s ROME celebrates National Rural Health Week

The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Office of Rural Medical Education, or ROME, is proud to join communities across the nation in celebration of National Rural Health Week from November 13 to 17. There will be activities throughout the entire week at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, culminating with…

The first officially recognized osteopathic physician in Finland is a TCOM graduate

The practice of osteopathic medicine is rising across the globe and so is its recognition. Dr. Mia D. Eriksson, a 2020 graduate of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, recently became the first licensed and recognized osteopathic physician in Finland. After nearly a…

HSC’s School of Public Health to host ‘Artificial Intelligence, Health Equity and the Future of Public Health’

Artificial intelligence is expected to bring significant changes to the future of the public health profession, education and workforce, with far-reaching applications in health services management and delivery. The powerful tools of AI hold significant promise related to health equity issues provided they also are used to unravel systemic inequities. The School of Public Health…

President Biden names HSC’s AIM-AHEAD program in Executive Order

On October 30, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order establishing regulations and standards on the use of artificial intelligence and named a program at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth as a major part of his administration’s strategy going forward. The Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity…

This is Whole Health: Vickie Cannon

“As a pediatric nurse, my days are usually filled with the sounds of laughter, the pitter-patter of tiny feet and the joy that radiates from the children under my care. It’s a world of smiles and giggles, where the troubles of the adult world often feel distant. However, as with any medical field, there are…

School of Public Health supports local Jane Justin School’s 5K Wrangler Run/Walk

Team members from the School of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently participated in the Cook Children’s Medical Center Jane Justin School 4th annual 5K Wrangler Run/Walk. The run unites students, families, friends and the broader community. Jane Justin School collaborates with families and the community…

HSC names Dr. Christopher Ray as new Deputy Provost

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has named Dr. Christopher Ray as the new deputy provost. Ray, who presided over the launch of several innovative and nationally ranked academic programs as the dean of the College of Health Sciences at Texas Woman’s University, will begin his new role on November…