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| March 15, 2023

HSC Physical Health opens, expanding FitSteps for Life

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth School of Health Professions has opened HSC Physical Health, an expansion of FitSteps for Life, the only location in Fort Worth offering free individualized exercise therapy to cancer patients...

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  • On Campus
| September 15, 2022

World’s first physical health accelerator program begins in Fort Worth

Representatives from 10 of the world’s most innovative startups have converged on Fort Worth this week to revolutionize the physical health industry through new technology as part of a first-of-its-kind physical health accelerator. The University of North Texas Health Science...

Rafael Saldana-Vazquez and Susan Libby
  • Our People
| August 9, 2022

Led by his compassion and HSC’s values, a PT student rescued a family in distress

It was a moment no adult child ever wants to experience with their elderly parent. Susan Libby’s 92-year-old mother had fallen face-first onto Fort Worth’s busy 7th Street, near the HSC campus, during the high-traffic weekday lunch rush. A simple misunderstanding between...

HSC School of Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Keisa Mathis
  • Education
| May 2, 2022

2022 Faculty Achievement Award winner announced

On Wednesday, Dr. Keisa Mathis, assistant professor of physiology and anatomy at the School of Biomedical Sciences, was awarded The...

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  • Education
| February 18, 2022

New accelerator program focused on physical therapy, rehabilitation will invest in 10 early-stage startups a year

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC) has received $4.8 million in funding from The City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County to start a physical therapy-focused accelerator program with Techstars, a global investment business...

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  • Education
| October 13, 2021

HSC PA student launches amazing career amidst a global pandemic

By Sally Crocker and Steven Bartolotta Shannon Swickard knew she wanted to pursue a career in health care early on in her academic journey.  That career path was an easy choice because she had a cherished role model – her...

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  • Education
| August 19, 2021

More than 400 HSC students to participate in Aug. 20 White Coat Ceremony

By Diane Smith-Pinckney The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC) will present white coats to more than 400 students during a rite of passage ceremony for future health care providers at Will Rogers Memorial Center Auditorium on Aug. 20 at 9 a.m.   Students from the Physician...

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  • Our People
| June 8, 2020

HSC Professor to chair a national group on the impact of COVID-19

By Jan Jarvis Dr. Yasser Salem, Professor of Physical Therapy, has been appointed to chair a national group that will focus on identifying the impact of COVID-19 on children with disability, their families and professionals working with them. He will...

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  • Education
| February 11, 2020

Students learn to use animals to improve patient outcomes

By Diane Smith Cokeita’s wavy hair spilled on the ground at the feet of several physical therapy students – she had no idea her tresses were a source of inspiration. The students pondered a class assignment: How could they incorporate...

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  • Our People
| December 5, 2019

Powerlifter competes on world stage as he eyes a future in physical therapy

By Diane Smith Charles Okpoko’s 2020 goals are taking him to England where he hopes to earn a Champion of Champions title in powerlifting – a sport that has him hoisting hundreds of pounds for fun. Okpoko juggles life, training...