School of Public Health
January 17, 2024
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…
January 16, 2024
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…
January 16, 2024
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…
December 12, 2023
By Sally Crocker More than 200 guests, both in person and online, participated in the recent School of Public Health workforce event on “Artificial Intelligence, Health Equity and the Future of Public Health” at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. Artificial intelligence is expected to bring significant changes to the…
December 7, 2023
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,…
December 5, 2023
A researcher at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently discovered a correlation between alcopops and the sexual assault of minors. The fizzy, fruit-flavored alcoholic drinks, which contain the same amount of alcohol as up to 5.5 standard alcoholic drinks, have come under fire as parent groups, child safety organizations and others…
December 4, 2023
By Dr. Stacey Griner and Sally Crocker Faculty and doctoral students from the School of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth participated in the American Public Health Association’s recent annual meeting in Atlanta. The conference provided a platform for community and academic exchange as well as scholarly…
November 16, 2023
By Sally Crocker The School of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has announced two new leadership positions to help guide the school forward in its transformative plan for the future. Dr. Charlotte Noble has been promoted to assistant dean for curriculum and academic services. In this…
November 8, 2023
By Sally Crocker Artificial intelligence is expected to bring significant changes to the future of the public health profession, education and workforce, with far-reaching applications in health services management and delivery. The powerful tools of AI hold significant promise related to health equity issues provided they also are used to unravel systemic inequities. The School of…
November 2, 2023
By Stacey Griner Team members from the School of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently participated in the Cook Children’s Medical Center Jane Justin School 4th annual 5K Wrangler Run/Walk. The run unites students, families, friends and the broader community. Jane Justin School collaborates with families…
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