University of Texas at Tyler-School of Health Professions

08/25/2026

Welcome Back!

Today marks the start of the fall semester, and we are SO excited to have our students back in the building!

The School of Health Professions welcomed our students this morning with some tasty goodies as a small way to show our appreciation and help them kick off the semester with a little extra energy—and a sugar boost!

We’re thrilled to have you back and can’t wait to see all you accomplish this semester!

Welcome back, students! Here’s to a fantastic fall semester!

07/03/2026

✨ Thank You for Making the Age Well: A Healthspan Forum a Success! ✨

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, presented, and helped make today’s Age Well: A Healthspan Forum at Oak Crossing Event Center such a wonderful success!

Today was filled with learning, meaningful conversations, and valuable resources focused on one important goal: helping our community age healthier, live longer, and thrive throughout every stage of life.

We would like to extend a special thank you to our incredible community partners, faculty, staff and sponsors for their support:

💙 Oak Crossing Event Center
💙 Sola Bread Co.
💙 Whitehouse Flower & Gift Shop
💙 LUNG LINK
💙 Area Agency on Aging
💙 Alzheimer's Alliance
💙 Center of Community and Rural Health Education
💙 Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Kim Bush, Dr. Theresa Byrd, Dr. Katherine Brown, Dr. Jennifer Garner, Dr. Javier Kypuros, Dr. Amy Rice, Dr. Katherine Root and Dr. Andrew Schmitt
💙Brittney Bell, Ashley Eschenfelder, Heather Powell and Blair Zdenek

Your partnership helped make this event possible, and we are so grateful for your commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you left inspired, informed, and empowered with new knowledge and resources to help you—or someone you love—age well.

We look forward to seeing you at future community events!

06/30/2026

WE'RE HIRING: Registered Nurse Home Visitor
Nurse-Family Partnership Program

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of first-time mothers and their children!

The Registered Nurse Home Visitor (RN NHV) partners with first-time mothers by providing evidence-based home visits beginning early in pregnancy and continuing until the child's second birthday. Through education, guidance, and ongoing support, Nurse Home Visitors help families achieve healthier pregnancies, improve child health and development, and build strong foundations for lifelong success.

If you are a compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about maternal and child health and empowering families, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Nurse-Family Partnership team.

If you or if you know someone that is interested in this position, please apply: Job ID 15525
https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psc/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

06/16/2026

Dr. Fatma AbdelSalam presented her research "Blockchain in Healthcare: From Adoption to Impact" at the 2026 Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) Annual Meeting.

This research offers a practical framework to integrate into curricula on health information technology, strategic management, and innovation. It moves the conversation from what decentralized technology can do for healthcare coordination to what it takes for organizations to adopt it, preparing students to lead successful implementation in the real world.

06/10/2026

The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program at UT Tyler Health Science Center was honored to celebrate the incredible mothers we serve during our Mother’s Day Celebration on May 8, 2026.



NFP moms and their guests enjoyed an afternoon of learning, connection, and celebration. Attendees explored community resource tables, heard valuable self-care insights from a bilingual therapist, and shared a delicious meal together. Nursing students from the UT Tyler School of Nursing also assisted with the event, helping create a fun and welcoming experience for the children and families in attendance.



To top off the event, NFP moms had the opportunity to win exciting door prizes generously donated by the many community organizations that participated in the event.



This special day would not have been possible without the support of our amazing donors: Shiloh Road Church of Christ, Telco Plus Credit Union, Jalapeño Tree, On The Border, Posados, and Corinth Missionary Baptist Church. We are also grateful to the community resource partners and UT Tyler nursing students who helped make the day a success.



Thank you to everyone who contributed to this memorable celebration. Together, we are building stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures for mothers and children across East Texas. 💙

05/13/2026

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Community & Care 🌸

On Friday, the UT Tyler School of Health Professions Nurse-Family Partnership hosted a special Mother’s Day event bringing families together for an afternoon of connection, support, and celebration at the Shiloh Road Church of Christ Family Activity Center.

Families enjoyed a free lunch, explored resource vendor booths, and participated in fun children’s activities designed to create lasting memories for moms and their little ones. Guests also had the opportunity to hear from special speaker Ana Barnson, founder and clinical director of Sense of Self Counseling, who shared encouraging insights focused on family wellness and self-care.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event such a meaningful celebration of mothers and families in our community. 💐

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The University of Texas at Tyler School of Health Professions on Friday hosted a “Get Your Pink Back” flamingo-themed Mother’s Day celebration for families in the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program. […]

05/02/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating Our Spring 2026 Graduates!

Today at The University of Texas at Tyler, we had the honor of celebrating an incredible group of graduates at our Spring 2026 reception.

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this moment—and we could not be more proud of each and every one of you. 💙🧡

As you step into your future professions, know that you carry with you the knowledge, passion, and purpose to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Here’s to new beginnings, continued success, and all the amazing things ahead. Congratulations, graduates—you did it! 🎉👏

04/29/2026

Recognizing Cross-Campus Collaboration and a Unified Culture of Improvement.

The Constellation Award honors institutions that successfully align and connect traditionally siloed areas—academic, student affairs, and administrative units—to advance a shared culture of continuous improvement. Much like stars forming a constellation, this recognition reflects coordination, clarity, and cohesion, demonstrating that meaningful progress is achieved when campus partners work together with intentionality and purpose.

This achievement is the result of a collaborative, cross-campus continuous improvement team, including:

Dr. Lou Ann Berman – Associate Provost of Continuous Improvement and Accreditation
Christina Chatman – Director, CIA
Carlos Alvarez – Associate Director, CIA
Jennifer Moore – Director, Strategic Planning
Dr. Marcus Hensel – Senior Assessment Coordinator, CEP
Brittney Bell – Assessment Coordinator, School of Health Professions (SHP)
Steve Johnston – Assessment Coordinator, CAS
Tiffany Spalding – Assessment Coordinator, Nursing
Sebastian Alfaro Fontalvo – Assessment Coordinator, COB
Kristine Duncan – Assessment Analyst, COE

Notably, the School of Health Professions is proud to have been represented in this distinguished group through Brittney Bell, whose contributions as Assessment Coordinator played an integral role in this collaborative success.

04/23/2026

The School of Health Professions is proud to stand in support of Denim Day 💙

Our Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) team wore denim to raise awareness and show solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Denim Day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of consent, respect, and supporting those impacted by abuse.

We are honored to have a team that not only cares for our community through their work, but also uses their voice to advocate for awareness and change.

If you or someone you know needs support, the East Texas Crisis Center is available to help. You can reach their 24-hour hotline at 1-800-333-0358.

Together, we stand. Together, we support. Together, we make a difference. 💙