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April 12, 2015 • Research
Dr. Robert Toto, who has been involved in clinical and translational research for more than 25 years, will discuss a novel approach for recruiting patients to clinical trials when he appears as keynote speaker for the 23rd annual Research Appreciation Day on Friday. "Clinical trials are the gold standard for testing drugs and are critically…
April 10, 2015 • Patient Care, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fort Worth, Texas magazine has honored 39 UNT Health Science Center physicians as "Top Docs." They were selected as a result of surveys of fellow health care providers. They practice in clinics and hospitals across Tarrant County. Those named, and their respective specialties, are: Allergy/Immunology John Fling, MDCardiac/Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery Albert Yurvati, DO…
April 9, 2015 • Community, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Twelve-year-old Colin Bloomfield is working hard to become an Eagle Scout. Only 7 percent of Scouts achieve Eagle status. Rigorous requirements include 21 merit badges. A few weeks ago, Colin lacked just one. Then he and his dad discovered that UNT Health Science Center offered a full-day Merit Badge University. Organized by a student and…
April 7, 2015 • Community
Got an old TV, dead computer or tangle of mystery cables cluttering your closet? Bring them to the UNT Health Science Center E-Waste Recycle event. You'll do a "green" thing and avoid identity theft. Plus, you'll be entered to win an e-reader. A professional e-waste recycler will take your stuff between 11 a.m. and 2…
April 6, 2015 • College of Public Health
To recognize this year's National Public Health Week, Monday through Saturday, UNT Health Science Center School of Public Health students will sponsor a Creative Health Innovations Contest, share their favorite healthy food or family/regional dish at a "Cultural Potluck" event, and team up to participate in the Victory Over Violence 5K/1K run/walk sponsored by The…
April 6, 2015 • Community
During April, the UNT Health Science Center Atrium Gallery comes alive with teen artists' creativity. Beginning Monday, the annual High School Art Competition will exhibit the work of talented 11th- and 12th-graders. Since 1985, this competition and show has given young people an opportunity to exhibit their best works in mixed media, color graphics, printmaking,…
April 3, 2015 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
A group of fourth-year students from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, led by Richard Magie, DO, recently participated in a two-week clinical rotation in an underserved area in Guatemala. The Guatemala trip was conducted in partnership with DOCARE International and Thomas Shima, DO, from Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas. DOCARE International is a medical outreach…
April 2, 2015 • College of Health Professions, Physical Therapy
Wearing glasses with a camera embedded in the frames, a girl stands atop a platform as virtual balls roll toward her. How she dodges the balls will help UNT Health Science Center researchers better understand why people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have trouble responding to their environment. Surrounded by a 180-degree, wrap-around screen in…
April 1, 2015 • Community, Patient Care, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
One of Gabbi Saks' favorite parts of her medical education occurs once a month in a clinic at Cornerstone Assistance Network. That's where Saks and other Texas College of Medicine students triage and help care for uninsured patients at the Fort Worth nonprofit's Saturday charitable clinic. "You spend a lot of time with each patient…
March 30, 2015 • College of Public Health
The Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) has presented this year's Outstanding Service Award to UNTHSC adjunct instructor Melissa Oden, DHEd, LMSW-IPR, MPH, CHES. Dr. Oden teaches Behavioral and Community Health courses for UNTHSC's School of Public Health, where she also serves as Public Health Student Practice Experience Liaison. In presenting the award, TPHA President James…
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