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  • Community
| January 13, 2025

TCOM’s Dr. Nash selected to serve on HRSA’s Federal Advisory Committee

Lisa Nash, DO, MS-HPEd, FAAFP, the interim dean at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth was appointed to serve on the prestigious Federal Advisory Committee on Training in...

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  • Community
| January 13, 2025

Public health researcher warns of the drug kratom’s dangers and advocates for legislation

An herbal substance called “kratom” that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects has exploded in vape shop sales over the last few years. While people report using kratom to manage drug withdrawal symptoms and cravings – especially from opioid use –...

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  • Community
| January 10, 2025

CPH faculty awarded NIH grant to combat congenital syphilis in Texas

Congenital syphilis, a devastating yet preventable condition, is on the rise in Texas, prompting urgent action from researchers and public health leaders. Dr. Stacey Griner, a leading researcher in sexually transmitted infections and implementation science, has been awarded a two-year...

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  • Education
| January 8, 2025

Applications now open for new UNTHSC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is calling on nurses to act quickly as the application deadline approaches for a new degree program that will help address the critical shortage of mental health nurse practitioners....

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  • On Campus
| January 7, 2025

UNTHSC conference to feature NIH principal deputy director

The principal deputy director of the National Institutes of Health will be the keynote speaker at a January conference in Fort Worth focusing on advancing equality in STEMM fields through mentorship. Dr. Lawrence...

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  • Community
| December 20, 2024

CHP hosts geriatric physical therapy certification course

In the past year, the Department of Physical Therapy at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth hosted both a hybrid and a traditional certification course in geriatric exercise, showcasing its commitment to improving the quality...

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  • Community
| December 19, 2024

MHA students take home top prize at case competition

A Master of Health Administration student team at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently won first place at the 2024 American College of Healthcare Executives North Texas Chapter’s student case study competition. Winning students...

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  • Community
| December 18, 2024

PT students explore disability through art

On the second floor of the EAD building at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, a collection of 50 pieces of art told powerful, deeply personal stories of resilience and humanity. Each piece, crafted by...

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  • Community
| December 16, 2024

TCOM student gives presentation at NAPCRG International Conference

It was a rare and prestigious accomplishment for Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine student Rebecca Modisette who became the first medical student from TCOM to give an oral presentation at the world-renowned North American Primary Care Research Group’s 52nd annual...

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  • Community
| December 12, 2024

UNTHSC students earn historic roles on TSPTA board

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is celebrating a milestone achievement as two students from its Department of Physical Therapy have secured leadership positions on the Texas Student Physical Therapy Association board. This marks the...