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June 9, 2009 • Archive
Kathryn Cardarelli, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of Epidemiology, and Brent Sorrells, associate director of entrepreneurship for TECH Fort Worth, were named to Fort Worth Business Press' 2009 40 Under 40 list, featuring 40 Tarrant County business and community leaders under the age of 40. The list was included in the May 25 issue of the…
June 4, 2009 • Archive
Gov. Rick Perry appointed Jennifer Ozan to serve as the student regent for the University of North Texas system. Ozan, of Fort Worth, is a medical student at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) at the UNT Health Science Center. She is student president of the TCOM Class of 2010 and a member of…
June 3, 2009 • Archive
It took a 43-year career in medicine to get it, but David Lichtman, MD, chair of Orthopaedics, finally received his bachelor's degree last month. Dr. Lichtman can now add "Bachelor of Science from Tufts" to his resume.He enrolled in a unique degree program at the university in 1959 - it allowed him to receive both…
May 27, 2009 • Archive
The Center for Health Disparities will host a conference titled Targeting Health Disparities through Prevention on May 28-29. Presenters and panel experts will discuss and debate various aspects of preventing illness as it relates to differences in public attitudes based on demography during the two-day conference. Keynote speakers are Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil from UCLA and…
May 18, 2009 • Archive
Before the 2009 graduates of the University of North Texas Health Science Center walked the stage to receive their diplomas at commencement, each school honored their students and faculty at individual awards banquets. At the banquets, awards and scholarships were given to students for exceptional performance in academics and research. Congratulations to all faculty, staff…
May 18, 2009 • Archive
In last month's column, I discussed how poorly the U.S. is faring in recent rankings of global health care systems. This month, I'd like to propose some cost-effective solutions. By taking significant action on two important fronts, I believe we can provide universal coverage with just a nominal increase in total national spending. First, we…
May 11, 2009 • Archive
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, MD, representing parts of suburban Dallas and Fort Worth, will speak at the UNT Health Science Center commencement ceremonies on May 16. The ceremonies will take place at 3 p.m. at the Fort Worth Convention Center Arena. Tickets are not required for admission to the commencement ceremony, and there is no limit to the…
May 6, 2009 • Archive
The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) Class of 2012 planted a tree on campus dedicated to the people who donated or willed their bodies for science. Called the Legacy Project, the TCOM Class of 2012 hopes each new class of TCOM students will continue the tradition. In association with this new living memorial program,…
May 5, 2009 • Archive
Building A is beginning to take shape on the Health Science Center campus on the corner of Camp Bowie Boulevard and Montgomery Street. A 200-foot crane is in place, now erecting the structural steel for the new 112,000-square-foot building. Construction crews estimate this process will take approximately 10 weeks to complete.Most of the underground utility…
April 27, 2009 • Archive
The UNT Health Science Center is monitoring the current situation regarding swine influenza closely. We are in continued contact with the Tarrant County Public Health Office and encourage anyone with concerns about H1N1 flu to follow their Web site. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control is watching the situation closely. The reception for the High School Art Show on…
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