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October 11, 2019 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
By Jan Jarvis A clarinet player in a high school marching band might not think twice about how long hours of practicing damages his body. But a collaboration of educators working to improve the health of performing artists does. The Texas Center for Performing Arts Health, which includes faculty from the University of North Texas…
October 8, 2019 • College of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
By Jan Jarvis With inhaler in hand, Dr. Cheng Yuet went over every detail to make sure the patient understood how the drug would control their COPD symptoms. "Use it every day, whether you feel like you need it or not,” she urged. Dr. Yuet is proving what a difference it makes when pharmacists are…
October 1, 2019 • Safercare Texas
By Jan Jarvis Nine out of 10 Americans may lack the knowledge and skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease. To focus attention on this issue, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has proclaimed October as Health Literacy Month. SaferCare Texas and the DFW Hospital Council Health Literacy Collaborative are joining in the effort…
September 26, 2019 • College of Public Health
By Sally Crocker The time is now for parents to have a heart-to-heart conversation with their kids about the danger of vaping, says a UNT Health Science Center researcher with experience in this area. “For parents who know their kids are vaping, or who might not be sure if their kids do, it’s critical to…
September 20, 2019 • HSC Innovates
By Kerry Gunnels The growing interest in the use of cannabis for medical purposes is the result of a demand by patients for treatment options, a national expert on pain medicine says. “This is the result of a grassroots movement – sorry for the pun, but it’s true,” said Michael K. Moskowitz, MD, MPH, who…
September 13, 2019 • College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, NamUs
By Jan Jarvis When a loved one goes missing, families face unimaginable challenges, from coping with the disappearance to finding the person is deceased and then navigating the complex process of bringing them home. To help families navigate the trauma related to a loved one’s disappearance, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, or NamUs,…
September 9, 2019 • College of Public Health
By Sally Crocker Like the significant impact seen with age 21 drinking laws, states like Texas now have an opportunity to make a big difference in keeping other harmful substances out of the hands of teens, says a UNT Health Science Center public health researcher. Tracey Barnett, PhD, Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic…
September 6, 2019 • College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health
By Betsy Friauf At UNT Health Science Center, “collaboration” is more than a watchword; it’s one of our Values. Our collaborative culture kicks in on Day One when new team members attend Orientation. We invite everyone to introduce themselves to the group and share their passion and projects. This sharing started a collaboration with…
August 30, 2019 • College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Community
By Jan Jarvis Melody Josserand took an at-home DNA test on a lark, hoping to find out what part of Europe her ancestors were from. The DNA analyst at UNT Health Science Center knew she was adopted, but says she never was particularly curious about her biological parents. But as soon as the results came…
August 27, 2019 • Library
By Alex Branch As UNT Health Science Center librarians, Lorraine Sheldon and Brandy Klug understand the difficulty local health organizations have coordinating the services they provide people. As cancer survivors, they also know the difficulty people face finding reliable health information. To help remove those barriers, Sheldon, Klug and a team from the Gibson D.…
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