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May 13, 2015 • Community giving
Since the early 1960s, the Region XI School Employees Blood Bank ensured that public school district employees had access to donated blood whenever the need arose. A foundation board made up of educators like Linda Honaker of Southlake championed the blood bank’s mission in Tarrant County and nine surrounding counties. “People my age will remember…
May 12, 2015 • Community
The UNT Health Science Center will be closed Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. All clinics staffed by UNT Health physicians also will be closed Monday in observance of the holiday. Regular clinic hours will resume on Tuesday. The Founders' Activity Center will be closed Monday, as well. The Lewis Library will have…
May 11, 2015 • Community
The UNTHSC Health's Angels bicycle team recently participated in an annual rally to fight multiple sclerosis. The team has raised $48,000 this year in the fight against MS, nearing its annual donation goal of $50,000. The 150-mile BIKE MS: Round-up Rideride is the local component of an event sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society…
May 7, 2015 • Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Research, School of Biomedical Sciences
For more than three decades, Michael Forster, PhD, has studied ways to slow the aging process and help people live longer, healthier lives. In May, the American Aging Association will present Dr. Forster, Chair of Pharmacology & Neuroscience, with the Denham Harman Research Award. Named after the association's co-founder, the award honors those who have…
May 4, 2015 • Community
After 18 years in the U.S. Army, Ronnie Johnson discovered that a lot has changed about searching for jobs in the civilian world. First and foremost, employers usually want job seekers to apply online. "Back in my day, you went down to a business and filled out an application," Johnson said. "It's an adjustment, learning…
May 4, 2015 • Community
The UNTHSC Health's Angels bicycle team hits the road this weekend in an annual rally to fight multiple sclerosis with Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price setting the pace. An avid cyclist, Price will wear the Health's Angels jersey and pedal with the team on the annual BIKE MS: Round-up Ride. The 150-mile Saturday-Sunday ride is the…
May 1, 2015 • Patient Care, School of Public Health
A UNT Health Science Center team has developed a technology-assisted health coaching program to help formerly homeless people, who are more likely to suffer from physical and mental health disabilities, live more independent lives. The coaching program, called m.chat, is being funded by a Texas Medicaid 1115 waiver. It is designed to complement permanent supportive…
April 29, 2015 • School of Public Health
Stephanie Spohr, left, and Brittany Marshall with their mentor, Dr. Scott Walters. Two UNTHSC School of Public Health students have received national recognition for their academic accomplishments. DrPH candidate Brittany Marshall, MPH, CPH, CHES, has been selected as one of five U.S. scholars to participate in this year's AcademyHealth Diversity Scholars Network. The goal of…
April 28, 2015 • Community
The UNTHSC Health's Angels bicycle team hits the road this weekend in an annual rally to fight multiple sclerosis with Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price setting the pace. An avid cyclist, Price will wear the Health's Angels jersey and pedal with the team on the annual BIKE MS: Round-up Ride. The 150-mile Saturday-Sunday ride is…
April 27, 2015 • Patient Care, Professional and Continuing Education
UNT Health Science Center, as it has annually for more than three decades, will host a meeting May 1-2 for primary care thought leaders to share best practices. UNTHSC is considered a leader in primary care. Two-thirds of graduates of its Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine enter the primary care field. This year's Primary Care…
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