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- Education
A true calling to save lives, meet the driving force behind TCOM’s patient safety course
By Steven Bartolotta When you hear the passion in Lillee Gelinas’, DNP, MS, RN, CPPS, FAAN, voice, speaking about patient safety, you realize how personal it has become for her. The statistics that Dr. Gelinas recounts are staggering. Roughly, 1,100 patients a day are dying because of preventable...
- Community
College of Pharmacy faculty member inspires greatness, one student at a time
Dr. Emanuel George, III, aka “DrEG3,” is on a mission to impact and serve 1 million people. He is well on his way, advocating for students, alumni and the greater pharmacy community. “I believe that I am a servant to...
- Our People
Dr. Bruce Budowle named as UNT System Regents Professor
By Sally Crocker Over the years, Bruce Budowle, PhD, has been recognized in various ways for his lifelong dedication to uncovering mysteries, bringing long-sought answers to families and communities and developing novel ways to improve the science behind forensic medicine. After...
- Education
This HSC faculty member is taking action to help address social problems
By Sally Crocker Nolan Kline, PhD, is the kind of person who can’t sit by when action is needed. A defining moment early in his college experience led Dr. Kline to a career in public health education, research and service,...
- Education
The healing power of hats: How one TCOM alum brings smiles to faces with his unique collection
By Steven Bartolotta In 1998, Christopher Hull, DO and 1979 Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine alum, was wearing a signature hat from his vast collection, as he walked through a hospital hallway. A patient came up to him and asked if he was wearing a welder’s...
- Education
Dr. Erika Thompson receives first Hope Award from Center for Transforming Lives
By Sally Crocker The first Hope Award honoring a volunteer whose extraordinary efforts make a significant difference in advancing the mission of the Center for Transforming Lives (CTL) has been presented to Dr. Erika Thompson at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC). Dr. Thompson is an...
- Education
TCOM announces the creation of the Dr. John Bowling Scholarship
By Steven Bartolotta Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) announced the creation of the Dr. John Bowling Scholarship, which honors the legacy of one of the greatest advocates for rural communities. The announcement coincided with National Rural Health Day. The scholarship will assist students...
- Community
‘How do we make it better for others?’ This HSC professor is helping guide a new generation of researchers
By Diane Smith-Pinckney Dr. Rebecca Cunningham sounds like a proud mother when she talks about her students at HSC. Some are first-generation students who graduated with Masters and PhD degrees from her lab. Her first PhD student now oversees clinical research and is testing different therapeutics in southern...
- Education
TCOM and Amerigroup partner for border wellness medical mission trip
By Steven Bartolotta Providing health care to underserved communities is the foundation of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. But sometimes, reaching underserved communities takes some traveling, planning and unusual expenditures. To help meet the needs of far west Texas,...
- Research
HSC researchers address social media influences on underage drinking
By Sally Crocker About 11% of all alcohol consumed across the country is among young people in the 12-20 age group, with 90% falling into the category of heavy-episodic drinking. Excessive drinking is responsible for thousands of deaths among underage youth each...
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