School of Public Health
March 15, 2018
School of Public Health & Texas Center for Health Disparities Community Blog As a health coach in a program for low-income residents of Fort Worth, I had the privilege of working with one client, Jim* who was motivated, smart, friendly, well-read, and a great conversationalist. His goal was to go back to school and…
March 13, 2018
By Sally Crocker The last few months have ushered in a whirlwind of change for UNTHSC School of Public Health student Megan Bhatti (MPH, Health Management and Policy), who is interning this spring in Washington, DC, for U.S. Congresswoman Kay Granger, representing the 12th District of Texas. Bhatti applied for the internship the day before Thanksgiving…
March 7, 2018
By Sally Crocker Assessment to Help Determine Priorities and Funding Allocations in the Community United Way of Tarrant County has selected UNTHSC to conduct a comprehensive community needs assessment to uncover the most pressing social issues affecting the health and prosperity of the Tarrant County population. This project will be led by researchers from UNTHSC’s…
February 26, 2018
By Sally Crocker Deepak Prabhakar, MD, MPH (Epidemiology), graduated from the UNTHSC School of Public Health (SPH) in 2006 and now serves as Director of Psychiatric Education at Henry Ford Health System, Detroit. He is also Training Director for the Psychiatry Residency Program at Henry Ford Hospital/ Wayne State University and Clinical Assistant Professor at the…
February 21, 2018
By Sally Crocker After leading the UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies to national recognition with the Diversity Through Excellence Award from the Physician Assistant Education Association Education last fall, UNTHSC School of Public Health DrPH student Carolyn Bradley-Guidry, MPAS, PA-C, CPH, has now been honored with Dr. Shawna Nesbitt for…
February 16, 2018
By Sally Crocker MHA student Sara Byrd is looking forward to UNT Health Science Center graduation day for two very big reasons. After crossing the stage in cap and gown at this spring’s commencement ceremonies, she will board a plane for Africa, to participate in a seven-day, 489-mile bike challenge, climbing over 48,000 feet through the…
February 14, 2018
School of Public Health & Texas Center for Health Disparities Community Blog Katherine Fogelberg, DVM, PhD In celebration of “Love Your Pet Day” this February 20th, I’d like to talk about the pets of homeless people. This population likely doesn’t cross your mind unless you happen to see them and even then, your thoughts…
February 12, 2018
By Sally Crocker Four UNTHSC School of Public Health graduates are helping to create healthier communities through their work in Fellowship programs assigned at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta. While their responsibilities are varied and reach across different research, evaluation and health surveillance teams at the CDC, SPH graduates Amy…
February 7, 2018
By Sally Crocker Dr. Marcy Paul has spent a lifetime following the teachings of Tikkun Olam, the Jewish concept of “repairing the world.” The foundations of Dr. Paul’s work in public health today, and her belief that every person has a responsibility to make the world better, have deep roots back to the convictions of her…
January 26, 2018
By Sally Crocker UNTHSC DrPH student Carolyn Bradley-Guidry, MPAS, PA-C, CPH has built a portfolio of service and citizenship in the area of diversity and inclusion. She serves as Assistant Professor in the UT Southwestern (UTSW) Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies. Her passion for this work culminated in her appointment as the Director of Diversity…
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