In the News

Debra Monticciolo, MD, professor of radiology at the College of Medicine, talks about the importance of mammograms and how the early detection of breast cancer can improve your prognosis.

Nancy Dickey, MD, executive director of the Rural and Community Health Institute, talks about the health crisis facing rural Texans amid hospital closings and other barriers to access. 

Research from Mark Benden, PhD, CPE, associate professor at the Texas A&M School of Public Health, suggests that using a standing desk, with computer prompts, can improve productivity. 

Carrie L. Byington, MD, dean of the College of Medicine, senior vice president of the Health Science Center and vice chancellor for health services at The Texas A&M University System, opines on the importance of special items funding for Texas A&M’s Healthy South Texas.

Marcia Ory, PhD, associate dean of research at the Texas A&M School of Public Health, offers tips on healthy aging.