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HSC-SRPH researchers find infrequent discussion of social activity in primary care

Posted on: 2008-06-19 07:58:19

Contact: Rae Lynn Mitchell (979) 458-0773
Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health

HSC-SRPH researchers find infrequent discussion of social activity in primary care

(COLLEGE STATION, TX) — Researchers at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health have found physicians discuss social activities in only 31 percent of medical encounters with geriatric patients, and this lack of communication negatively affects overall patient satisfaction, can increase patient anxiety and could mean sacrificing potential health benefits.

But, when physicians...
HSC-College of Medicine Dr. Rohack named AMA president-elect

Posted on: 2008-06-17 09:03:13

Contact: American Medical Association Media Relations (312) 464-4430
Scott Maier (979) 458-0770
Texas A&M Health Science Center Communications

HSC-College of Medicine Dr. Rohack named AMA president-elect

CHICAGO – J. James Rohack, M.D., a cardiologist from Bryan, Texas, in the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, was named president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s largest and most influential physician organization.

Following a yearlong term as president-elect, Dr. Rohack will assume the AMA presidency in June 2009. His annual term...
HSC-School of Rural Public Health faculty Dr. Tai-Seale receives prestigious AcademyHealth award for research on aging patients

Posted on: 2008-06-09 11:05:11

Contact: Rae Lynn Mitchell (979) 458-0773
Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health

HSC-School of Rural Public Health faculty Dr. Tai-Seale receives prestigious AcademyHealth award for research on aging patients

(COLLEGE STATION, TX) — Ming Tai-Seale, Ph.D., M.P.H., associate professor at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health, received the prestigious Article-of-the-Year Award from AcademyHealth at its annual research meeting, June 8-10 in Washington, D.C.

AcademyHealth is a national organization for more than 3,500 individual health s...
HSC-Rangel College of Pharmacy announces Kimberlee Garza as first-ever director of development

Posted on: 2008-06-06 16:50:26

Contact: Krystal Coates-Porter (361) 688-9051
Texas A&M Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy

HSC-Rangel College of Pharmacy announces Kimberlee Garza as first-ever director of development

(KINGSVILLE, TX) — Kimberlee D. Garza has joined the Texas A&M Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy as its director of development. She will be responsible for assisting in the establishment of a development program to cultivate private and corporate donations and government grant opportunities toward attaining funding for scholarships, research and profes...
HSC-SRPH Master of Health Administration program earns accreditation

Posted on: 2008-05-30 11:19:28

Contact: Rae Lynn Mitchell (979) 458-0773
Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health

HSC-SRPH Master of Health Administration program earns accreditation

(COLLEGE STATION, TX) — The Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) program recently earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education. The program is one of only seven in the state to be accredited and among the youngest ever to be accredited by the CAHME.

The M.H.A. is a professional degree for students pursu...
HSC-College of Medicine welcomes vice dean for academic affairs

Posted on: 2008-05-29 13:44:31

Contact: Summer Morgan (979) 862-4015
Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine

HSC-College of Medicine welcomes vice dean for academic affairs

(COLLEGE STATION, TX) — Robert B. Hash, M.D., will join the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine as vice dean for academic affairs on July 7.

Most recently, Dr. Hash served as senior associate dean for the Mercer University School of Medicine campus in Savannah, Ga., having previously served as Mercer’s associate dean for academic affairs and in the dean’s office since 2002.

“Dr. Hash brings a wealt...
NIH grant to enhance dental students’ use of evidence in clinical decision-making

Posted on: 2008-05-27 07:55:11

Contact: LaDawn Brock (214) 828-8214
Texas A&M Health Science Baylor College of Dentistry

NIH grant to enhance dental students’ use of evidence in clinical decision-making

(DALLAS) - The Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry received a $633,343 Oral Health Research Education grant from the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research. The grant will help the college implement a series of curriculum initiatives that will instruct students how to incorporate evidence (clinical research outcomes) into their patient-related decision-making.

Funding began ...
Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approves land gift, leasing plans for Texas A&M Health Science Center Round Rock campus

Posted on: 2008-05-23 08:40:25

Contact: Scott Maier (979) 458-0770
Texas A&M Health Science Center Communications

Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approves land gift, leasing plans for Texas A&M Health Science Center Round Rock campus

(COLLEGE STATION, TX) — Continuing progress in developing its Round Rock campus, the Texas A&M Health Science Center was given approval Friday by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents to accept an additional land gift and execute leasing plans for its first building.

Regents also heard a presentation on the campus’ master plan.

The action on Round Rock fo...
Keep children active and safe throughout the summer

Posted on: 2008-05-21 18:19:59

School soon will be out for the summer, so it’s time to think about summer safety.

You always should make every effort to keep your children safe year-round, but especially in the summer with more time spent outdoors, and perhaps unsupervised. Summer brings hot temperatures, insect bites, sporting accidents and more.

“Sun and heat can be a major problem in Texas,” said Sharon A. Wilkerson, Ph.D., R.N., acting dean of the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing.

“Apply sunscreen daily and year-round at least 30 minutes before going outside, and use sunscr...
Oral infections pose deadly threat for transplant patients

Posted on: 2008-05-21 11:22:41

An organ transplant affects every part of the human body because it impacts the way the body fights infection.

The mouth serves as home to millions of bacteria, so preventing oral infections is critical for every transplant patient. Even the slightest gum infection could spread and turn into a deadly illness. Potential transplant recipients have to solve any dental problems and pass a rigorous dental exam. This includes meticulous daily brushing and flossing, with no bleeding whatsoever.

Side effects from medications are another consideration. Transplant patients sometimes take more than 20...

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