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Breaking down the barriers to HPV vaccination

By Sally Crocker Much of Dr Erika Thompson’s work is focused on HPV research and prevention. Recently, she presented a Grand Rounds talk at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth on “Designing, Implementing and Evaluating Interventions to Increase HPV Vaccination across the Life Course.” Thompson is an associate professor of…
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HSC School of Public Health releases IMPACT 2030 strategic plan

By Sally Crocker The School of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has released its new strategic plan – IMPACT 2030: Commitment to Community – to steer the course of the school into the future. “The completion of this plan represents months of tireless effort, inclusive collaboration…
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SPH associate dean Dr. Emily Spence named as incoming ASPPH practice section chair

By Sally Crocker Dr. Emily Spence, associate dean for community engagement and health equity at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth School of Public Health, has been elected as incoming chair for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health’s practice section. Spence will serve in this role from…
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SPH supports HSC’s successful Remote Area Medical community clinic again in 2023

By Sally Crocker More than 377 local patients were served, at a private health care value of $1.5 million, by Remote Area Medical (RAM) – a nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering high quality dental, vision and medical care to underserved and uninsured individuals – in partnership with The University of North Texas Health Science…
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HSC’s MHA online program ranked as one of the best in Texas by EduMed.org

By Sally Crocker EduMed, a leader in supporting students' pursuits of an online or hybrid education in the health professions, nursing and medical fields, has named the School of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s online MHA program as one of the best in Texas. Since 2019,…