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Prescriptions for Chronic Inequities

WEBA three-year study published in 2021 by the American Medical Association revealed that the deaths of more than 74,000 Black Americans in 30 urban areas were a direct result of …

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Probing Into Probiotics

WEBFor now, Marroquín supports the use of probiotics with antibiotics, as existing studies do suggest the combination is medically beneficial. “More than half of the evidence shows …

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Comprehensive, Collaborative Care

WEBEric Wood saw an increasing demand for mental health services among college students and imagined a new method for meeting their differing needs with a limited professional …

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On Board for Recovery

WEBThe 2022 National Drug Control Strategy revealed that 105,000 Americans died from drug overdoses between Nov. 1, 2020, and Oct. 31, 2021. The National Institute on Drug …

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Generation Z Embraces Therapy

WEBGeneration Z is the most depressed generation, but its members are the most likely to seek treatment from a mental health professional, according to the American Psychological …

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Social Networks, Media Play a Powerful Role in Public Perception …

WEBIn fall 2020, Wendy Macias, associate professor of strategic communication and associate dean for undergraduate studies, taught the introductory foundations class for the health …

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What Is a Mayhaw

WEBCongaree and Penn sells a mayhaw shrub, the term for a drinking vinegar dating to Colonial times. The shrub is commonly used in the 21st century for nonalcoholic sodas and …

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Caring for the Whole Student

WEBMore from Fall 2021. Topics: AddRan College of Liberal Arts, College of Science & Engineering, Feature, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Neeley School of …

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TCU Takes the Lead on Enhancing Health Care

WEBThrough classes and small project groups, hospital personnel have rediscovered the power of ideas. TCU is helping these health care professionals learn to step up as leaders at …

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Treating the student body: A Q&A With Jane Torgerson

WEBA modest-size building across from the Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center houses a substantial health care operation, one that sees 20,000 patient appointments each …

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Easing Student Stress: A Q&A with Eric Wood

WEBPeople think of trauma as something violent and physical, but there is an emotional trauma that is just as painful and just as destructive. Eric Wood, the director of counseling and …

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TCU Partnerships Shape the Future of Medicine

WEBPeaks the Dragon sat among dozens of furry friends inside a Build-A-Bear Workshop. The mythical blue and lime green creature is the mascot of Cook Children’s Health Care …

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Dr. Wendy Bonnell Cares for Kids at Ruth’s Place Clinic

WEBDr. Wendy Bonnell works as a physician at Ruth’s Place Clinic, a nonprofit that provides free care for families in need in Granbury, Texas. Photo by Ross Hailey. Navigating the …

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Nurses Can Help Reduce Cesareans

WEBIf older nurses can teach younger ones ways to help mothers through vaginal childbirth and slow down the birth process, then nurses might help safely reduce medically …

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Barclay Berdan Leads the Covid Vaccination Effort in DFW

WEBBerdan, CEO of Arlington-based Texas Health Resources, already was at the helm in a mission-critical role: He leads 23,000 employees across 350 locations and keeps tabs …

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Physicians Find Value in Leadership Programs

WEBFor Nelson, the health care leadership programs at TCU are different: Project groups work together to solve problems and arrive at a conclusion despite disagreements. The …

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Show Your Syllabus: Health, Communication & Media

WEBHCOM 20303: Health, Communication & Media. About the course: This course challenges students to analyze how health, communication and media intersect and how coverage …

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How Mindfulness Meditation Will Change Your Brain

WEBDavidson and Daniel Goleman’s 2017 book, Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body (Avery), teases the hype from the facts …

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Scientists See Medical Breakthroughs From Fluorescence

WEBThe term fluorescence was coined by Sir George Stokes in the 1850s after he observed the phenomenon in a chunk of fluorspar. It is the process whereby a substance absorbs light …

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Chancellor: TCU Has Long Prioritized Integrated Wellness

WEBThe Texas Health Resources CEO is a case study in crisis leadership. TCU is a leader when it comes to caring medicine, and the University continues to be a guiding influence …

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