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| February 9, 2015

A lifeline for traumatized children

Dr. Vicki Nejtek’s research helps improve programs aimed at helping children exposed to violence, crime, abuse or psychological trauma. "I'm 9 years old and I live in a shelter," says a girl named Victoria. "I don't tell kids at school...

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  • Community
| February 6, 2015

Williams says health caregivers must put patient needs first

UNT Health Science Center President Michael R. Williams has a vision for caregivers of the future. They are active listeners with high emotional intelligence. They are leaders, work well on a team and understand their value. They know how to...

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  • Community
| February 5, 2015

UNTHSC Missing Persons Lab helps ID fourth person from Florida boys school

The Missing Persons Lab at UNT Health Science Center used DNA analysis to help identify a fourth young person buried years ago in an unmarked grave at a Florida reform school. The most recent identification was of Sam Morgan, who...

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  • Community
| February 5, 2015

Web portal to help diversify biomedical workforce

A web portal that will play a key role in helping students pursue and excel at biomedical and behavioral science careers is being developed at UNT Health Science Center. The project is one part of a five-year effort to address...

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  • Community
| February 4, 2015

UNTHSC to host annual state advisors meeting

UNT Health Science Center President Michael Williams will deliver the keynote address Friday at the 46th annual Texas Association of Advisors for the Health Professions meeting in Fort Worth. The meeting, held Feb. 5 through Feb. 7, will bring together...

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  • Education
| February 3, 2015

Expanding horizons for global change

Witold Migala, PhD, MPH How can the study of issues like climate change, immigration, epidemics, social injustice, infectious disease migration, international health, the environment and relations across borders help change the world? Beginning this spring - through a new Global...

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  • Community
| February 2, 2015

NamUs’ voice of compassion and competence

The calls come in every week from family members who are scared, grief-stricken or simply searching for clues about the disappearance of their loved ones. Fortunately, the voice on the other end of the line is one of compassion and...

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  • Community
| January 30, 2015

New police dog sniffs out trouble on campus

The newest member of the UNT Health Science Center Police Department is already on the job, sniffing out trouble and helping keep the campus safe. Meet Bux, a 90-pound German Shepherd dually trained in patrol skills and in detecting explosives....

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  • Patient Care
| January 29, 2015

UNTHSC team members honored for leadership and service

When UNT Health Science Center President Michael Williams and JPS Health Network CEO Robert Earley decided to have their organizations join forces, they pictured a collaborative practice that would enhance the delivery of care to patients across Tarrant County. The...

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  • Patient Care
| January 28, 2015

How to deal with resurgence of measles cases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week it had counted 78 cases of measles (rubeola), the majority stemming from exposure at Disneyland. In addition to California, cases were found in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Washington state...