College of Public Health

Dr. Matthew Rossheim receives prestigious Public Health Advocate award

By Sally Crocker During a 15-year career, Dr. Matthew Rossheim – associate professor of health administration and health policy at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth College of Public Health - has taken on some of the most critical public health concerns facing communities today. He has researched and advocated…
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Dr. Stacey Griner receives Boston Congress of Public Health ‘40 Under 40’ award

By Sally Crocker Dr. Stacey Griner, assistant professor of population health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Public Health, has been selected as a 2024 “40 Under 40” Public Health Catalyst Award winner by the Boston Congress of Public Health. This prestigious international award recognizes the next generation of leaders,…
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Crossing borders to advance international health equity

By Sally Crocker As part of the U.S. State Department’s Advancing Global Health Equity international visitor exchange program, community health representatives from around the world recently visited The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth during an educational welcome program bringing them to the local Metroplex. Representatives from HSC’s College of Public…
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Dr. Lisako McKyer joins CPH as new chair of population and community health

By Sally Crocker Early in her career, Dr. Lisako McKyer trained in pediatric clinical psychology specializing in treatment adherence, but the chronically ill children she saw during her doctoral training broke her heart so deeply that she turned to her public health minor for answers. McKyer was based at an Indianapolis children’s hospital at the…

Urgent action needed on sale of hemp-derived cannabis products, HSC researcher says

By Sally Crocker Dr. Matthew Rossheim of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently published a new study highlighting the prevalence and dangers of hemp-derived, intoxicating cannabis products sold widely at U.S. vape shops and other retailers. Rossheim’s research, “Intoxicating Cannabis Products in Vape Shops: United States 2023,” published this month…
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HSC’s Community Health Worker Training Center is first on campus to offer Open Educational Resources

By Sally Crocker The Community Health Worker Training Center (CHW) at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth College of Public Health is empowering students who might otherwise lack resources through the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) that provide no-cost, online access to textbooks and course materials. HSC’s CHW program…
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Dr. Eun-Young Mun named as UNT System Regents Professor

By Sally Crocker Dr. Eun-Young Mun of The University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Public Health is nationally known for an extensive career in serving others through research, academics, scholarship, community service and contributions to the public good. In recognition of her work and its impact, the UNT System Board of Regents…
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CPH Shines at UNTHSC 2024 Commencement

By Katie Biggar The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth held its 2024 commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, at Dickies Arena. During the event, students from six colleges within the university were awarded their master's and doctoral degrees. Among these graduates, the College of Public Health stood as a pillar…
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Dr. Stacey Griner named finalist for 2024 Faculty Achievement Award

By Katie Biggar Each year at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, the Faculty Achievement Award process unfolds across the university, allowing faculty members to nominate their peers who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, service, leadership, and the overall values of the university. This year, Dr. Stacey Griner from the College of Public…
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Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health brings inaugural community outreach event to HSC campus

By Katie Biggar and Sally Crocker On May 8th, the College of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, collaborated with the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) to bring public health advocates together both virtually and in-person. The event, titled “Framing the Future: Fostering…