UNTHSC watches swine flu developments

UNTHSC and UNT Health leaders are watching the current developments related to swine influenza.  We are in continued contact with the Tarrant County Public Health Office and encourage anyone with concerns about Swine Flu to follow their Website.  

TCOM ranks 29th in primary care according to U.S. News & World Report

The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) jumped to 29th in rankings for primary care medical schools this year, according to U.S. News & World Report's ranking for 2010. This is the college's eighth consecutive appearance in the top 50. The Physician Assistant program ranked 34th, the Department of Family Medicine ranked 17th, and TCOM was listed…

Imagine a Better Way

In John Lennon's powerful anthem "Imagine," he envisioned a better world through peace, love and understanding. Nearly 40 years later, his vision is still out of reach. Had he lived, Lennon would now be pushing 70, and it's not hard to imagine him turning his artistic sensibilities (and biting wit) to the state of health…

Dr. Vicki Nejtek featured on NPR’s All Things Considered

Dr. Vicki Nejtek, associate professor of Psychology and Human Behavior, was quoted as part of a scenario on National Public Radio's All Things Considered on April 20. In reporter John Burnett's scenario, marijuana has been legalized, and Nejtek comments on the physical and psychological effects.All Things Considered runs from 4-6 p.m. on KERA 90.1 in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. …

Health Science Center hosts Neurobiology of Aging Trainee Symposium

 The University of North Texas Health Science Center will host the 7th Annual Neurobiology of Aging Trainee Symposium beginning at 8:30 a.m. on May 1 in the Center for BioHealth (CBH on this campus map), Room 230. An overflow room will be in CBH 240 directly behind the main room. All presentations will be simulcast…

NorTex discusses research, improved patient care

NorTex (the North Texas Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network) will hold its first Convocation of Practices beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, on the UNT Health Science Center campus. The event is the first gathering of primary care physicians, researchers and their study subjects to share information about their research.Sessions include a discussion…

Living Legacy starts as part of Master Plan focus on greening campus

The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine's (TCOM) Class of 2012 will hold a special ceremony Friday, April 24, at noon initiating the annual TCOM Legacy Project commemorating those who have donated their bodies to the school's Willed Body Program. The ceremony will feature guest speakers, a tree planting in memory of those who have donated…

Become a fan of the Health Science Center

The UNT Health Science Center now has its own Facebook page. The page will be updated with Health Science Center news, photos and events. Become a fan here and leave a comment!

DNA Lab in news around the country

The UNT Center for Human Identification's DNA lab at the UNT Health Science Center, has been in the news for its role in identifying missing persons and found remains from across the country.The lab positively identified the remains of Leslie Adams in Georgia, according to news outlets wsbtv.com, Online Athens, Macon.com, Ledger-Enquirer.com, examiner.com and the…

UNT Health Science Center in the news

Articles about the University of North Texas Health Science Center have been featured in several local and national publications recently. Along with the Health Science Center's study of adding a possible MD degree to its offerings, medical student "Match Day," the effect of the current economy on healthcare and partnerships between the Health Science Center…