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TCU Dean Joins State Task Force to Address Health Care Workforce Shortage
Chris R. Watts, Marilyn & Morgan Davies Dean of Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences at TCU, will serve on a new task force to aid in expanding the health care workforce in the state of Texas.
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TCU Alum Revolutionizes Pediatric Respiratory Health
Exploring the boundaries of pediatric health, Ph.D. in Health Sciences grad Andreas Kreutzer redefines research in pediatric respiratory wellness.
Exploring Boundless Horizons at Annual Student Research Conference
Students gather to showcase their research prowess at the annual Student Research Conference, celebrating the scholarly achievements of budding researchers and showcased the limitless frontiers of the health sciences.
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Colors of Holistic Care for People with Parkinson's
Renowned neurologist and Professor Bastiaan Bloem, MD, discusses a holistic approach to Parkinson’s disease care, advocating for environmental awareness and patient advocacy.
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2024 Three-Minute Thesis Competition
An 80,000 word thesis would take nine hours to present. These graduate students had to do it in three minutes.
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Health Literacy: A Catalyst for Change
Carol Howe studies racial disparities, diabetes and children. Black, Hispanic and Native American populations suffer significantly higher rates of diabetes than do white people.
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Social Work Student Takes the Lead On Mental Health Research and Advocacy
One student’s research examining COVID-19's impact on college students leads to a vision for change surrounding mental health care in young adults.
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Meet Carol Howe, the Paula R. and Ronald C. Parker Endowed Professor
Carol Howe, Ph.D., RN, CDCES, FAAN, director of nursing research and scholarship at TCU, was named the inaugural Paula R. and Ronald C. Parker Endowed Professor.