TCOM Legacy Project honors those who donated their bodies

On April 24, the Texas College of Osteopathic MedicineÂ’s class of 2012 will hold a special ceremony initiating the annual TCOM Legacy Project, commemorating those who have donated their bodies to the schoolÂ’s Willed Body Program.

The program helps educate future physicians about the intricacies of the human body, and the ceremony will feature guest speakers, a tree planting in memory of those who have donated and a reception. Families of those who have donated their bodies are invited to attend. For information about the Willed Body Program, visit www.hsc.unt.edu/departments/pathology_anatomy/willedbody/main.htm

 For information about the ceremony, contact Lauren LaFleur at the Health Science Center at 817-735-5152.

HPV study discussed

The Center for Community Health at the UNT Health Science Center will present the preliminary findings of its study “The HPV Vaccine: A Look at Both Sides of the Debate” April 25 at the NorTex Convocation of Practices on the Health Science Center campus.

The convocation will start at 7:45 a.m. in Luibel Hall and run until 5:30 p.m. The HPV study is scheduled to be presented at 10 a.m. To register for the event, visit www.RegisterWithUNT.com, and for more information visit www.CenterFor-CommunityHealth.org.

TCMS installs president

The Tarrant County Medical Society installed its 108th president on April 16, and Dr. Rex Hyer took over the organization for 2009 and into 2010.

Hyer, an anesthesiologist, took the new position at the TCMS and Alliance & Foundation Awards and Installation Dinner, which was held at the Ashton Depot. Hyer previously served on the board of directors and as a delegate to the Texas Medical Association, and said as president he wants to “encourage and include the businessmen and women and civic leaders of Tarrant County to promote the health of the people of Texas.”

Ellen Rogers, who has been involved in the Medical Society Alliance since 1984, was installed as the president of the Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance & Foundation at the event on April 16. A certified public accountant, she has said she wants to continue community health projects with the Texas Medical Association, especially BeWise Immunize and Hard Hats for Little Heads.

Dr. Richard C. Schaffer was recognized at the dinner with the Physician Humanitarian Award, given due to his exceptional volunteer service to others and beyond the scope of the practice of medicine. As a pathologist, Schaffer also found time to advocate for the application of sciences in health care and support Tarleton State University, where he oversaw development of the Dr. May Owen Memorial Foundation to raise funds for the school.

Beverlee Barnes Herd was recognized by the TCMS with the May Owen Award for her outstanding contributions to health care. A retired registered nurse, she began the YWCA’s “Women Who Care Share,” which raised more than $1 million to date to fund supportive living for homeless women and a program to help teenagers coming out of foster care. Barnes Herd has also served as chair of the Cook Children’s Medical Center’s Board of Trustees, president of the TMA Alliance and board member of the TMA Foundation.

Huguley names president and CEO

Ken Finch will assume responsibility as the new president and CEO of Huguley Memorial Hospital and president and CEO of the Adventist Health System Southwest Region in early May.

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