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April 23, 2014 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
The mission wasn't limited to recruiting when Rear Adm. Raquel Bono, MD, Chief of the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, visited the UNT Health Science Center Wednesday. She spent most of her time on answering students' questions and listening to their challenges. "I want to know how we in the Navy can serve your needs," Adm.…
April 18, 2014 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Student-led activities have marked National Osteopathic Medicine Week on the UNTHSC campus all week. NOM Week brings the osteopathic medical profession together to focus on the common goal of increasing awareness of osteopathic medicine and osteopathic physicians (DOs) in communities across the nation. Earlier in this week, Tarrant County commissioners issued a proclamation in honor…
April 17, 2014 • School of Public Health
A sad moment with his ailing father crystalized the value of health literacy for Dr. Michael J. Miller. His father, suffering from Stage 4 heart failure, had exhausted his treatment options and his cardiologist suggested he enroll in a new treatment study, said Dr. Miller during his keynote address at the 2nd Annual UNT Health…
April 15, 2014 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
The chief of the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, Rear Adm. Raquel Bono, will address on Wednesday students, faculty and staff at UNT Health Science Center as part of the observance of Dallas-Fort Worth Navy Week. Adm. Bono, who also serves as Director of the National Capital Region Medical Directorate of the Defense Health Agency, will…
April 9, 2014 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
The UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth is marking National Osteopathic Medicine Week April 13-19. NOM Week brings the osteopathic medical profession together to focus on the common goal of increasing awareness of osteopathic medicine and osteopathic physicians (DOs) in communities across the nation. In advance of NOM Week, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price proclaimed…
April 3, 2014 • School of Biomedical Sciences
A UNT Health Science Center researcher recognized internationally for his work on hormones and the aging brain has been named Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Meharvan "Sonny" Singh, PhD, who has served as Interim Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences since January, said he is eager to take on his…
March 25, 2014 • College of Pharmacy, School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Professions, School of Public Health, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
More than 200 students, faculty and staff shared their scientific findings during the 22nd Annual Research Appreciation Day. Topics ranged from cardiac function in childhood cancer survivors to the health challenges of women who are homeless. The event attracted 500 attendees and highlighted the outstanding quality of research being conducted at UNT Health Science Center,…
March 19, 2014 • School of Public Health
One-third to one-half of the U.S. population has a low level of health literacy. That means they may have trouble filling out complex forms, managing chronic diseases or properly taking medications. This inability to understand health information has emerged as a critical issue with passage of the Affordable Care Act, which requires patients to use…
March 17, 2014 • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lyn Dart, PHD (center), director of the TCU Food Management Program, helps TCOM students Linh Vo (right) and Rolando Cantu Jr. prepare a lunch dish. “I have a better understanding of the variety of healthy, delicious meals that can help my diabetic patients lose weight and manage their blood pressure,” says Cantu. In the…
March 11, 2014 • School of Biomedical Sciences
Thomas Yorio, PhD, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, has received the International Society for Eye Research 2014 Ernest H. Bárány Prize. The award is given in recognition of Dr. Yorio's outstanding contributions to research that have increased the understanding of ocular pharmacology. Dr. Yorio said he shares the recognition with others. "It…
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