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Fort Worth must recapture its entrepreneurial spirit
By Alex Branch Fort Worth must transform itself into a city with an entrepreneurial mindset — how it thinks and operates — to create jobs, increase wealth and solve complex problems in what is now the nation’s 13th-largest city, UNTHSC President Dr. Michael Williams told an audience of Fort Worth entrepreneurs Tuesday. “Entrepreneurship is not new to Fort Worth,” Dr. Williams s...Read more
Nov 20, 2019
‘Have a heart’ for rural Texas, practice medicine in small, underserved communities
By Diane Smith Rural Texas, with its 3 million-plus people and stretches of wide open space, is the setting for a healthcare crisis characterized by hospital closures, OB deserts and a lack of doctors. It’s a healthcare plight receiving in-depth attention this week (Nov. 18-22) during Rural Health Week at the UNT Health Science Center. The five-day program was organized by the Texas ...Read more
Nov 20, 2019
Not just counting pills
By Diane Smith Virginia Lee doesn’t want to get the flu. The 79-year-old Benbrook resident recently arrived at her neighborhood pharmacy looking for a flu shot. “I’m over 65,” Lee said. “I’m also almost 80. It’s prevention.” Lee was among dozens of senior citizens who took part in flu clinics offered in October at the Perrone Pharmacy, which is located at 3921 U.S. ...Read more
Nov 15, 2019
‘Circle of life’ reunites UNTHSC physician assistant student with her delivery doctor
By Diane Smith Lindsey Graff was delivered into the world 24 years ago after her mother experienced a high-risk pregnancy that included strict bedrest. Marco Uribe, MD, an obstetrician in Austin, made sure Lindsey Graff’s birth was successful. “He was determined to ensure Lindsey would make it into the world,” said Tracey Graff, Lindsey’s mother. Now, years later, D...Read more
Nov 12, 2019
UNTHSC celebrates veteran students for ‘a life of service’
By Diane Smith Marine sniper and doctor don’t appear to be similar careers, but former U.S. Marine Sgt. Jonathan Sweeny sees two jobs that both serve to protect. A sniper’s work includes keeping watch from distant, concealed positions over both military members and civilians. Sweeney, who served as a sniper, said he viewed this role as a guardian angel because his team was protecting...Read more
Nov 12, 2019
Plan to end new HIV infections nationwide includes focus on Tarrant County
By Diane Smith One day soon, public buses and billboards across Fort Worth and Tarrant County could read: “Did you get your PrEP?” It’s a public health message intended to get more people who are diagnosed with HIV on life-saving medicine while breaking down social barriers and stigma. Texas’ major urban counties have drawn national concern as they experience new HIV diagnoses...Read more
Nov 8, 2019