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February 24, 2014 • Community, School of Biomedical Sciences
Rio Velasquez and Rachelle Wanser are still in high school, but they have already experienced what life is like as medical students. As the first participants in the Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences Preceptorship, the high school juniors are spending five weeks shadowing faculty, working with students, attending lectures and learning about UNT Health Science…
February 19, 2014 • Community
Allan Howeth Allan Howeth officially has handed over leadership of the UNT Health Science Center Foundation Board to the new chairman, Bob Ferguson. But before he did, Ferguson and other board members announced a surprise for the outgoing chairman - a $25,000 endowed scholarship in Howeth's name that will generate a scholarship award to…
February 18, 2014 • Community
The Cowtown Marathon Health & Fitness Expo, sponsored by UNT Health Science Center, will be held Friday and Saturday and will feature free health screenings.The Expo will be located at Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. in Fort Worth. It will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and from 6…
February 13, 2014 • Community
UNT Health Science Center is converting an unused piece of land into the campus' first community garden. Groundbreaking will begin at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 15 at 3621 W. Seventh St. Launched by Facilities Management's Office of Sustainability and the Sustainability Committee to help create a healthier community, the garden will enhance university and community engagement,…
February 7, 2014 • Community
UNTHSC and all clinics are open as usual on Friday, Feb. 7.
February 2, 2014 • Community
Due to potential ice accumulations on bridges and overpasses this evening, the Lewis Library and Founders Activity Center will close at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2. We will continue to monitor conditions overnight. Here is a reminder of your emergency weather information sources if a late opening or closing is necessary for Monday morning:Call…
January 10, 2014 • Community
Armed with examples of successful research, patient care and educational initiatives, UNT Health Science Center President Michael R. Williams told a group of business leaders that he wants his institution to be “one of the top assets not only in Fort Worth, but in all of Texas.” “We’ll get there by delivering remarkable value to…
January 9, 2014 • Community
The UNT Health Science Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, all UNT Health clinics and offices will remain open during normal business hours. The Gibson D. Lewis Library will have modified hours on Jan. 20, as well as the preceding weekend. The Fitness Center…
December 20, 2013 • Community
From left: Rusty Reeves, Harlan Jones, Mike Wilson, Tammie Marceleño, Michael Williams, Bart Bonney, Randy McGuffee, Doug White, Todd Ritterbusch, Brian Page. The JPMorgan Chase Foundation awarded the UNT Health Science Center $50,000 to support a program that offers high school students a curriculum focused on biomedical science and health professions. The grant, presented at…
December 19, 2013 • Community
For those who need to sign up for health insurance via the Affordable Care Act's marketplace, there are several ways to get information. You can go the website, call the National Call Center, call 817-258-8188 for a Tarrant County Navigator, or attend a local information session. United Way of Tarrant County has six trained navigators…
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