Newsroom
Category: College of Public Health
July 24, 2024 • College of Public Health community health, population health, public health, School of Public Health, SPH,
Early in her career, Dr. Lisako McKyer trained in pediatric clinical psychology specializing in treatment adherence, but the chronically ill children she saw during her doctoral training broke her heart so deeply that she turned to her public health minor for answers. McKyer was based at an Indianapolis children’s hospital at the time, encountering kids…
July 19, 2024 • College of Public Health cannibas, hemp, hemp-derived, public health,
Dr. Matthew Rossheim of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently published a new study highlighting the prevalence and dangers of hemp-derived, intoxicating cannabis products sold widely at U.S. vape shops and other retailers. Rossheim’s research, “Intoxicating Cannabis Products in Vape Shops: United States 2023,” published this month in the…
HSC’s Community Health Worker Training Center is first on campus to offer Open Educational Resources
June 24, 2024 • College of Public Health CHW, Community Health Worker, OER, open educational resources, public health, School of Public Health, SPH,
The Community Health Worker Training Center at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s School of Public Health is empowering students who might otherwise lack resources through the use of Open Educational Resources that provide no-cost, online access to textbooks and course materials. HSC’s CHW program is the first on campus…
May 31, 2024 • College of Public Health public health, regents professor, School of Public Health, SPH,
Dr. Eun-Young Mun of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s School of Public Health is nationally known for an extensive career in serving others through research, academics, scholarship, community service and contributions to the public good. In recognition of her work and its impact, the UNT System Board of Regents…
May 30, 2024 • College of Public Health, Our People public health, SPH,
Each year at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, the Faculty Achievement Award process unfolds across the university, allowing each school to nominate deserving candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, service, leadership and the overall values of the university. This year, Dr. Stacey Griner from the School of Public…
May 23, 2024 • College of Public Health, Our People School of Public Health, SPH,
At the age of 25, Rylee Miller is not just a Master in Health Administration student. Miller embodies the essence of a natural-born leader, driven by empathy and a relentless commitment to making a difference. Standing on the brink of a new chapter in her life, Miller is excited to leave a mark on rural…
May 23, 2024 • College of Public Health, Our People, Public Health School of Public Health, SPH,
TaKasha Davis Ehiogu, a 36-year-old Master in Public Health student, is on a mission to make childbirth safer for Black mothers. Her commitment stems from a deep-seated belief that birth in America should not pose any major risks for women, specifically women within a particular ethnic or socioeconomic group. With a background in labor and…
May 16, 2024 • College of Public Health community corps, community health, School of Public Health, SPH,
On May 8, the School of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, collaborated with the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health to bring public health advocates together both virtually and in-person. The event, titled “Framing the Future: Fostering Community Partnerships for a Healthier World,” focused…
May 15, 2024 • College of Public Health FDA, food and drug administration, public health, School of Public Health, SPH, U.S. public health service,
Dr. Kayla Fair, assistant professor of population and community health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, is embarking on a new and exciting journey with the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service. The U.S. Public Health Service is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health…
April 30, 2024 • College of Public Health community health, LGBTQ, population and community health, public health, SPH,
Dr. Yockey is an assistant professor, population and community health, at The University of North Texas Health Science Center’s School of Public Health, with a joint appointment as assistant professor for TCOM’s department of internal medicine and geriatrics. He recently served as a plenary speaker for the Nevada Public Health Association’s annual conference, speaking on…
Social media