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May 1, 2015 • Patient Care, School of Public Health
A UNT Health Science Center team has developed a technology-assisted health coaching program to help formerly homeless people, who are more likely to suffer from physical and mental health disabilities, live more independent lives. The coaching program, called m.chat, is being funded by a Texas Medicaid 1115 waiver. It is designed to complement permanent supportive…
April 29, 2015 • School of Public Health
Stephanie Spohr, left, and Brittany Marshall with their mentor, Dr. Scott Walters. Two UNTHSC School of Public Health students have received national recognition for their academic accomplishments. DrPH candidate Brittany Marshall, MPH, CPH, CHES, has been selected as one of five U.S. scholars to participate in this year's AcademyHealth Diversity Scholars Network. The goal of…
April 6, 2015 • School 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…
March 30, 2015 • School 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…
March 27, 2015 • School of Public Health
Over the next year, a professor from South Korea will be immersing himself in Fort Worth culture and the way that public health is taught in the United States. As part of his sabbatical studies from Soonchunhyang University in Seoul, South Korea, Myung-Il Hahm, PhD, MPH, has joined the UNTHSC School of Public Health as…
March 26, 2015 • School of Public Health
Shlesma Chhetri, a doctoral student in UNT Health Science Center's School of Public Health, has been recognized by the Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) for a presentation on the sex trade and homeless women. Chhetri, who is working toward a PhD in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health, won the Outstanding Student Oral Presentation…
March 24, 2015 • School of Public Health
A new study suggests a possible link between air pollution and Type 2 diabetes that could result in potential adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women. The study - covering over 228,000 deliveries among more than 208,000 women - shows a link between exposure to EPA-regulated air pollutants by women just prior to conception or in…
March 17, 2015 • Research, School of Public Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDMphcTYeZg&w=640&h=480 Mexican-American children who show evidence of greater adaptation into American culture face significantly higher odds of being at high risk for Type 2 diabetes than Mexican-American children who do not similarly adapt. Those are the findings of a study by UNT Health Science Center researchers involving 144 North Texas children aged 10 to 14.…
February 3, 2015 • School of Public Health
Witold Migala, PhD, MPH How can the study of issues like climate change, immigration, epidemics, social injustice, infectious disease migration, international health, the environment and relations across borders help change the world? Beginning this spring - through a new Global Health Certificate program at UNT Health Science Center - students will have opportunity to explore…
January 29, 2015 • Community, Patient Care, School of Public Health, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
When UNT Health Science Center President Michael Williams and JPS Health Network CEO Robert Earley decided to have their organizations join forces, they pictured a collaborative practice that would enhance the delivery of care to patients across Tarrant County. The Fort Worth Business Press recognized the efforts of Dr. Williams and Mr. Earley with its…
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