Top photo L to Right: Gaby Natale, Moderator. Panel participants: Dr. Cheryl Kinney, Goody Howard, Carmen Johnson, Mone't Smith
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CONHI MRHE Lab Event Hosts Prescreening:
The (M) Factor 2, Before the Pause - Perimenopause
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The Maternal and Reproductive Health Equity (MRHE) Research Lab, established by Dr. Kyrah Brown, hosted a follow up to the successful 2023 screening of Birthing Justice with the recent official Texas premiere of "The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause" Film Screening and Panel Discussion.
"I feel that the film was well received. I believe that a lot of people saw themselves and their own experiences in the film," said Brown. "Many women had questions about their own experiences and our panel was so amazing because they could answer from the perspective of specialized gynecological care, mental health, lived experience, and sexual health/wellness – all things that people have questions about."
Brown expressed her appreciation for support from the CONHI Department of Kinesiology and its public health programs, as well as the MRHE team, led by Rebecca Jackson, a graduating MPH student, and the event's sponsor, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
Learn more about the M Factor 2 event.
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Pictured from L to R: Jill Whitfill, Lori Camperlengo, Lucas Farris, Dr. Jennifer Roye, Katherine Kreis, Erica Hinojosa
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CONHI Smart Hospital Showcases Innovation and Leadership at IMSH 2026
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The College of Nursing and Health Innovation Smart Hospital team delivered a strong presence at the International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) 2026, held in early January. As the Smart Hospital actively pursues accreditation through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, the team’s participation reflected a sustained commitment to national standards, continuous quality improvement, and excellence in simulation-based education.
Collectively, the Smart Hospital team expresses their gratitude to CONHI leadership for supporting this highly impactful experience. Their presentations highlighted the CONHI spirit of innovation, operational excellence, research-informed teaching, and collaborative leadership. The Smart Hospital team’s participation in IMSH 2026 also fostered valuable networking, mentorship, and cross-institutional collaboration that will directly inform ongoing curricular development, faculty training, and simulation operations at CONHI and across UTA.
Building on this momentum, the CONHI Smart Hospital team will present Ready, Set, Reflect! A Debriefing Speed Date as a four-hour preconference course at the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning conference, June 10–13, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Together with the Smart Hospital’s active pursuit of accreditation through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, this work underscores CONHI’s continued commitment to national standards, continuous quality improvement, and excellence in simulation operations and educational outcomes.
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Pictured from L to R: Dr. Kim Siniscalchi, Dr. Tanya Sudia, Dr. Jennifer Roye, Dr. Erin Carlson, Tracy Orwig, and Dr. Laura Kunkel
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UTA Represented at the National Academies
of Practice (NAP) 2026 Annual Meeting
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The University of Texas at Arlington was represented by the College of Nursing and Health Innovation and the School of Social Work at the National Academies of Practice (NAP) 2026 Annual Meeting and Forum, held March 12-14 in Indianapolis, IN.
During the forum, Kinesiology Clinical Professor Dr. Erin Carlson was inducted as a distinguished fellow in the Academy of Public Health and Kinesiology Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Laura Kunkel transitioned into the role of Chair of the Athletic Training Academy. Additionally, Dr. Kunkel, Nursing Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Jennifer Roye, and Social Work Associate Professor of Practice Tracy Orwig, shared presentations.
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CONHI Researcher Awarded Michigan Roybal Grant
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The Michigan Roybal Center grant has announced the 2026 awardees. Among the recipients is Dr. Yue Liao. (Preliminary Evidence of Affect-Based Behavior Change Mechanisms for Physical Activity Maintenance in Middle-Aged Adults Leveraging AI-Generated Personalized Messages).
The Center’s goal is to support early-career investigators in developing and testing novel interventions to improve adherence to behavior change and enhance cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults. The funded projects advance innovative, scalable behavioral interventions that translate discoveries about motivation and adherence into real-world approaches to increase physical activity and promote cognitive health. Congratulations Dr. Liao!
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STUDENT / ALUMNI ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
CONHI Alumna Publishes First Publication
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Amanda Berney, BSN, RN was a UTA Honors College Nursing Students and UTSW-UTA ENSPIRE intern. She graduated May 2025, and works in Labor and Delivery in a Dallas Fort Worth area hospital. Berney has now written her first publication. It is available for review below. Congratulations Amanda!
Berney, A.; Adegbola, M.; Johnson, T.; Kamal, A.; Gunna, S.; Stout, D.; Olson, D.M. Feasibility and Acceptability of Virtual Reality Intensive Care Unit Orientations. AACN Adv Crit Care (2026) 37 (1): 28–34.
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CONHI JHG Scholars volunteered this month at the Salvation Army in Dallas. Selected undergraduate nursing student recipients are invited to take part in community service alongside members of the Johanniter Humanitarian Group of Texas (JHG) throughout the semester. JHG has supported 83 scholarships for outstanding UTA BSN students since 2019.
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| What World Cup host cities must do to prepare for athlete injuries and medical emergencies:
Facilitated by the media relations team, UTA Clinical Associate Professor Adam Annaconne joined KLIF-AM Tuesday morning to discuss how World Cup host cities must prepare to protect the fans, the city, and the athletes.
"We're going to be under the magnifying glass, so we want to make sure that we can respond effectively and we want to make sure that we can handle any situation," Annaconne said.
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Bone loss, botulinum toxin, and cardiovascular function. Rhonda D Prisby, & Liu, Z. (2026). Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Volume 40, Issue 12, December 2025, Pages 1315–1316. doi: 10.1093/jb
Enhancing outcomes for geriatric patients with evaluation of the social determinants of health. Toland, M., & Winegar, R. (2026). Geriatric Nursing, 69, 103966.
Improving Patient Appointment Adherence with an Enhanced Appointment Reminder System. Flores, Y., & Winegar, R. (2026). Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice, JDNP-2025-0036.R1. Advance online publication.
Systematic Review of Health Insurance and Survival among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients. Martin, T., Winegar, R., & Liu, Z. (2026). Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 21565333261417655. Advance online publication.
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