School of Public Health
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October 14, 2022 • Uncategorized
School of Public Health Grand Rounds: Adolescent and Young Adult Substance Use in Texas: Project PATH Updates and Preliminary Findings THURSDAY 11/10/2022 12:00 p.m. (CST) EAD 406 Dr. Melissa A. Lewis will present the next School of Public Health Grand Rounds on Thursday, November 10, at noon, in EAD 406 or online via Zoom. The…
September 26, 2022 • Uncategorized
By Sally Crocker A new study on adolescent gambling and associated health behavior risks, published in the Journal of Gambling Issues by HSC public health researcher Dr. Andrew Yockey, presents concerns for parents of students ages 12-17 who have interests or experiences with various types of gaming for money or other gain. Yockey is an…
August 19, 2022 • Uncategorized
By Sally Crocker A University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth program launched in 2015 to support Tarrant County victims of intimate partner violence (IPV), in collaboration with JPS Health Network, other local health providers and community service agencies, has now developed free, online, self-guided health provider training that addresses the intersection…
May 21, 2022 • Uncategorized
By Sally Crocker Ketamine, a veterinary anesthetic introduced in 1962 and FDA-approved under limited conditions for humans in 1970, has made its way into today’s nightclub and festival scenes and has even been used in unauthorized circumstances by law enforcement for its mistakenly perceived calming effects during arrests. Often called various street names like K,…
April 4, 2022 • Uncategorized
By Sally Crocker April 4-10 marks National Public Health Week (NPHW) 2022, a time for celebrating the many ways that public health makes communities healthier, stronger and safer. This year’s theme is “Public Health is Where You Are.” This annual event is an initiative of the American Public Health Association (APHA). APHA, through its members…
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