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Category: School of Health Professions
February 11, 2020 • Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions, Students
By Diane Smith Cokeita’s wavy hair spilled on the ground at the feet of several physical therapy students – she had no idea her tresses were a source of inspiration. The students pondered a class assignment: How could they incorporate a relaxed Old English Sheepdog into physical exercises aimed at helping an injured construction worker…
January 23, 2020 • College of Pharmacy, School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Professions, School of Public Health, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
By Alex Branch Alan Stucky carries Naloxone everywhere. The UNT System Vice Chancellor and General Counsel always is prepared to administer the opioid reversal drug, also known by its brand name Narcan, should he encounter someone suffering an opioid overdose. He does this in loving memory of his son, Holden. On Sept. 25, 2017, Holden…
December 19, 2019 • School of Health Professions
By Jan Jarvis Ryleigh Hajek turned to the Internet when she woke up one morning with severe back pain. But the 18-year-old didn’t rely on random websites or blogs to diagnose her symptoms. She knew better. “I only reviewed legitimate websites, and they all pointed to an ovarian cyst,” she said. “It turned out that’s…
December 17, 2019 • Our People, School of Health Professions, Students, TCOM
By Steven Bartolotta When Kelly Harrell was commissioned into the U.S. Air Force in February 2018, it was the start of a fairly-tale journey. Kelly was commissioned into the Air Force by her fiancé, Blake Harrell. Two days later, the pair of Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine students were married. The couple met during Kelly’s…
December 5, 2019 • Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions
By Diane Smith Charles Okpoko’s 2020 goals are taking him to England where he hopes to earn a Champion of Champions title in powerlifting – a sport that has him hoisting hundreds of pounds for fun. Okpoko juggles life, training and his studies as a first-year physical therapy student at the UNT Health Science Center.…
November 12, 2019 • Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health Professions, Students
By Diane Smith Lindsey Graff was delivered into the world 24 years ago after her mother experienced a high-risk pregnancy that included strict bedrest. Marco Uribe, MD, an obstetrician in Austin, made sure Lindsey Graff’s birth was successful. “He was determined to ensure Lindsey would make it into the world,” said Tracey Graff, Lindsey’s mother. …
October 28, 2019 • Safercare Texas, School of Health Professions
By Jan Jarvis As a registered dietician, Teresa Wagner, DrPH, RD/LD, was frustrated by how often adults failed to follow instructions regarding their health. “It never occurred to me that there were barriers that made it hard for them to understand,” said Dr. Wagner, Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions. A decade later,…
September 26, 2019 • Physician Assistant Studies, Physician Assistant Studies
By Alex Branch To understand why physician assistant is one of the hottest jobs, meet Victoria Florez. She fielded four job offers before she even graduated last year from the UNT Health Science Center Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program. Each offer was from a different specialty. Did she want to work in plastic surgery, wound…
June 20, 2019 • Physical Therapy
By Alex Branch Treating impoverished people in Costa Rica gave UNT Health Science Center physical therapy students real-life lessons in compassion and the diverse needs of others. Nine first- and second-year students helped treat and provide health education to men, women and children suffering from orthopedic problems, seizures, high blood pressure and more. The…
April 26, 2019 • Physical Therapy
By Alex Branch UNT Health Science Center physical therapy students brought home the gold medal in three sports from the Texas PT Olympics. Our PT students finished 1stin sand volleyball, softball and soccer at the annual event held at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. The students also placed 3rd in women’s basketball and…
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