For the fourth consecutive year, Texas is recognizing October as Health Literacy Month, thanks to the efforts of Teresa Wagner, DrPH, associate professor at UNT Health Fort Worth. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4seX5Fh #HealthLiteracyMonth #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth

Sandy Haby’s healthcare career led her to build a community health worker #workforce in rural West Texas. After training through UNT Health’s Community Health Worker Training Center, she grew Shannon Health’s team from 1 to 26 CHWs. #RuralHealth 🔗 unthealth.edu/newsroom/story…

Are you considering a PhD in Public Health? Join one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more about the program, faculty research and mentorship, and funding opportunities for UNT Health students. Register for a session at this link: bit.ly/46XqZEj

From dentist to health care administrator, Hamza Kachwala found new ways to serve through UNT Health’s MHA program. His journey recently led to a promotion at @parklandhealth 💜 Read his full story: unthealth.edu/newsroom/story… #ProjectManagement #Promoted #UNTHealthAlumni

Research led by Kai Zhang, PhD of @UNTHealthPH and Feinuo Sun, PhD of @UTAkine, reveals the implications of prolonged exposure to extreme cold and heat for middle-aged and #olderadults. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4x4mKS3 #EnvironmentalHealth #Research #ChronicPain

Dr. Malinee Neelamegam, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at UNT Health Fort Worth, is selected for the 2027 cohort of the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity (@GWFellow). 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3SXMcdS #AtlanticFellow #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth

For Dr. Allison Greene, one observation sparked a question that shaped her research career. Now a PhD graduate from @unthealth, Greene studies alcohol use, risky behaviors and the perceived norms surrounding substance use among young adults. Read more: bit.ly/3SEMOF9

Dr. Teresa Wagner, a health literacy leader at UNT Health, is expanding her impact through three new roles with the Center for Plain Language, Health Confianza and Texas Medical Board — advancing clear communication, patient safety and equity. Read more: bit.ly/4gaBwQz

For the past year, Darashagam “Dara” Nahal has been a familiar face at the Lewis Library, helping students navigate research questions and more. We asked about her experience as a student peer research mentor. Here’s what she said: bit.ly/3Uozoxo

A healthy #community starts with knowing the place we call home. 🌟 From the history to the landmarks that make our city special, did any of these facts surprise you? #FortWorth #UNTHealth #Cowtown #Funkytown

One university. Two campuses. One shared goal. 🤝 Dr. Kari Northeim (#UNTHealth) and Dr. Sahara Ali (#UNT) are teaming up to tackle community health challenges with support from a $50K UNT & UNT Health Interdisciplinary Team Science Award. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4fdNZCH

Camp C.A.R.E. returned to @unthealth for its second year, bringing students from across the Dallas-Fort Worth area together for a wilderness survival-themed experience combining team-building with hands-on learning about public health. 🏕️ Read more: bit.ly/4vLcxKh

Few dental professionals choose a path focused on population health, research and community-based prevention. For Dr. Rohit Balasundaram, that focus has already opened doors to a faculty career at one of the nation's newest dental schools. Read more: bit.ly/4b6w8MF

Your ZIP code may influence your future heart health. A new study co-led by Kai Zhang, PhD, found that neighborhood conditions in early adulthood are linked to a higher risk of subclinical cardiovascular disease later in life. Read more: bit.ly/4ebvHCP

UNT Health Fort Worth’s Master of Health Administration program is gaining momentum as one of the region’s leading programs for preparing future health care executives. Read the full story 🔗 bit.ly/43lmm5h #HealthcareLeadership #HealthAdministration #NorthTexas

Congratulations to Darashagam Nahal, MPH Epidemiology graduate, on being accepted into the PhD in Health Behavior Research program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC (@KeckMedicineUSC) 🎉 With a full-ride scholarship, Darashagam will begin Alzheimer's research this fall!

Think back to your life at 21. For many, it’s a season of uncertainty, self-discovery, and navigating independence. For Litzy Ocampos, her family and determination guided every step of her journey. Read more: bit.ly/3PwdeqY #PracticeExperience #UNTGrad #Classof2026

On the latest episode of "The Shift," Dr. Matthew Rossheim joins Mike Marshall, Host and CEO of the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance (USAPA), to unpack the hidden dangers of “alcopops”—high-alcohol, sugar-sweetened drinks. ▶️ Watch the episode: bit.ly/4sPd6AC

UNT! We'll be on your campus in a week to share about career pathways that exist in health administration. Come see us on your lunch break! 📆 Tuesday, April 28 🕛 12-1PM 📍UNT Union 412 #healthcare #healthadministration #leadership #unt #untclass #wemeanbusiness #untalumni