SRPH researcher finds list of “model” substance abuse prevention programs lacking
A researcher at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health has found that a government list of
SRPH diabetes patient education kiosks go
Two researchers at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health are spearheading a novel approach to patient education on diabetes
SRPH founding dean Dr. Sumaya to be honored by HRSA
Ciro V. Sumaya, M.D., M.P.H.T.M., dean of the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health, is one of five former Health Resources and Services Administration administrators invited to participate in the first HRSA Administrators Forum. Titled
SRPH Dr. Gamm receives ACHE Regent
Larry Gamm, Ph.D., head and professor of the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health, received the Regent
SRPH Dr. Phillips appointed to Frew Advisory Committee
Charles Phillips, Ph.D., M.P.H., professor at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health, recently was appointed to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Frew Advisory Committee by Commissioner Albert Hawkins.
Texas A&M collaborators awarded $6.8 million for health disparities research
A $6.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will allow researchers at Texas A&M University and The Texas A&M University System to study rural and minority health issues such as diabetes and obesity. The Center for the Study of Health Disparities at the Texas A&M
SRPH graduate recognized by Mexican Consulate
Elaine Hernandez, M.Ed., M.P.H., graduate of the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health, recently received an award from the Mexican Consulate in recognition of her
SRPH involved in new Hispanic elders initiative in Lower Rio Grande Valley
The Lower Rio Grande Valley is one of eight sites in the United States recently selected for a new Hispanic Aging Initiative by the Department of Health and Human Services and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health will provide program assistance for the Valley counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy.
RCHI receives federal grant to wire rural Texas communities
The Texas A&M Health Science Center Rural and Community Health Institute recently was awarded management of a $1.6 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to provide electronic connectivity for two communities