http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/default.cfm University of North Texas Health Science Center News http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1062 The UNT Health Science Center will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday May 28. Administrative offices will re-open at 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 29. Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT 1062 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1061 Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, PhD, president of the Institute of Medicine (IOM), will speak at commencement on May 19. Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT 1061 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1060 The latest edition of North Texas Health & Science magazine is now online. The issue features work conducted by scientists in the UNT Center for Human Identification; specialized pediatric health care; a TCOM partnership with the Asian-American community to fight Hepatitis B; faculty award winners; and much more. Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT 1060 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1059 Diabetes can be a burdensome, debilitating disease that requires daily maintenance and attention that can challenge adults. It's an even bigger burden for children who must check their blood sugar levels daily with a finger stick and go through the process of drawing blood at a lab periodically. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT 1059 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1058 Amy Raines-Milenkov, MPH, DrPH, assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is leading a community-based research project, the Building Bridges Initiative, that aims to fill gaps in social services available to these refugees in Tarrant County. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT 1058 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1057 David Cistola, M.D., Ph.D., has been named vice president for research at the UNT Health Science Center, announced President Scott Ransom. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT 1057 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1056 Mom is the center of a baby's life, but moms-to-be are finding support in their own "Centering" groups at two UNT Health locations in Tarrant County. UNT Health's certified nurse-midwives launched Centering Pregnancy - the first such program in Fort Worth - two years ago to give expectant mothers a community and resource to answer myriad questions that may not surface during a five-minute doctor visit. Centering combines regular check-ups, prenatal education and discussions in a single visit with other pregnant women. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT 1056 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1055 Through SAGE, students regularly meet with their elderly mentor/patients, monitor their health, and, perhaps most importantly, learn to understand what is critical to their lives. In the process, the elderly patients improve the students' education and understanding of their own health concerns. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT 1055 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1054 The April issue of Fort Worth, Texas magazine honors several UNT Health clinicians as Top Doctors. They were selected as a result of surveys of fellow health care providers. They practice in clinics and hospitals across Tarrant County. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT 1054 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/news/newsrelease.cfm?ID=1051 The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) Class of 2012 recently matched into residency or internship positions. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT 1051