UNT Health Science Center closed for Labor Day

The UNT Health Science Center will be closed for Labor Day on Sept. 3. Administrative offices will re-open at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4.All clinics staffed by UNT Health physicians also will be closed Sept. 3 in observance of the holiday. Regular clinic hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 4.Hours of operation for Lewis Library…

UNT Health at Alliance provides unique physical therapy

The opening of a physical therapy clinic at UNT Health's Alliance office brings unique services to the area. Marie Woerner, PT, DPT, is one of the few physical therapists in Tarrant County who treats pelvic problems in both men and women. She and Charles Nichols, DPT, are the new physical therapists at the Alliance Clinic…

Virtual reality lab to be featured on Channels 5, 8 and 11

Watch for UNT Health Science Center on Channel 5, Channel 8 or Channel 11 news today.The Health Science Center, along with University of Texas at Arlington, the Dallas Autism Treatment Center, Texas Instruments and Hanson Robotics of Plano have teamed up to improve early detection of autism using robotics. 

White Coat Ceremony set for July 21

The annual White Coat Ceremony, a tradition for all incoming DO, PT and PA students, will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 21 in the Exhibits Hall of Will Rogers Memorial Center. A live streaming video of the event will be available for those unable to attend.The ceremony symbolizes professionalism and compassion. The students are…

$7.3 million award will improve, track assisted living care

The UNT Health Science Center and Brookdale Senior Living, the largest senior living community operator in the country, recently were awarded a $7.3 million Health Care Innovation award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a program designed to reduce hospital re-admissions of residents in assisted-living situations.The Brookdale Senior Living Transitions of…

UNTHSC closed July 4

The UNT Health Science Center will be closed for Independence Day on July 4. Administrative offices will re-open at 8 a.m., Thursday, July 5. All clinics staffed by UNT Health physicians also will be closed July 4 in observance of the holiday. Regular clinic hours will resume on Thursday, July 5. Hours of operation for…

2012 Health Disparities Conference takes aim at breast cancer

The Seventh Annual Texas Conference on Health Disparities -- Battling Breast Cancer Disparities: Front line Strategies - is scheduled for July 12 and 13 on the campus of the UNT Health Science Center and will focus on the most common cancer among women in the U.S. The conference is designed to build awareness and knowledge…

Does hormone therapy improve brain health? Seminar examines options

The effects of hormone replacement therapy on the aging brain and Alzheimer's disease are hot topics for a one-day seminar and discussions on the "Window of Therapeutic Opportunity for Estrogens and Progestins on Brain Aging and Alzheimer's Disease." The conference, hosted by the UNT Health Science Center at the Worthington Hotel on June 1, features…

UNTHSC stars named Fort Worth’s 40 under 40 winners

Two UNTHSC stars were recognized by the Fort Worth Business Press as the city's 40 Under 40 top performers for 2012.Dr. Sid O'Bryant was noted for leading the new Texas Alzheimer's Research & Care Consortium, a collaborative group of scientist who are working to bring cures and innovative treatments to those who suffer from Alzheimer's…

Health Science Center closed for Memorial Day

The UNT Health Science Center will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday May 28. Administrative offices will re-open at 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 29. All clinics staffed by UNT Health physicians will also be closed May 28 in observance of the holiday. Regular clinic hours will resume on Tuesday, May 29. Hours of operation…