Deonza N. Thymes, MD

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Check out this website if you are looking for interesting and enriching educational experiences for a middle or high school student in your life. Feel free to share! https://www.teenlife.com//su/pre-college-summer-programs/

Very proud to have the Artemis Medical Society's National Pre-Med Club Initiative featured in the October issue of the American School Board Journal. Special thanks to Fort Worth ISD President Jacinto "Cinto" Ramos, Jr FWISD Trustee and the entire Fort Worth ISD administration and teachers for championing this necessary STEM program.

Proud to announce that Artemis Medical Society will be presenting at the Anna Julia Cooper Center Know Her Truths - Advancing Justice For Women and Girls of Col...or Conference on Friday, April 29, 2016. Artemis Medical Society Vice President of Programming Dr. Deonza Thymes will be presenting in the Pathway & Support for Women of Color Researchers Panel and discussing the work Artemis Medical Society is doing to create greater physician diversity. You can read more about this amazing conference being hosted by Melissa Harris Perry and the AJC by visiting their website. http://knowhertruths.com/

I know we don't like to think about older adults having sex. Note: I am not saying 50 is old, so don't send me hate mail... lol. I am simply saying, sometimes we think the older someone is the less they have to worry about things like STD's. Its not true! Please share this with your friends and parents. You may save a life. "In 2013, 21% of new diagnoses of HIV and 27% of new AIDS cases occurred in people aged 50 or older. More than a third (37%) of deaths related to AIDS in the U.S. now occur among people aged 55 or older."

Deadline to apply is March 7! Job Title: HRSA Pathways Summer Student Administrative Intern Full-time Summer Internship Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration SALARY: $22,888.00 to $45,844.00 / Per Year... Location: Rockville, MD WHO MAY APPLY: Must be a current student to apply. Enrolled in an accredited high school, community college, vocational or technical program, undergraduate, graduate, or professional program that culminates in a diploma, certificate or degree Job Announcement Number: HHS-HRSA-PW-16-1636494 Job link: HRSA Pathways Summer Student Administrative Intern This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), located in USAJOBS.GOV

Gastrochisis, a birth defect where babies are born with their internal organs protruding through a hole in the abdomen has been increasing in all races and age groups since 1995. However, in African Americans women under age 21, there has been a staggering 263% increase in gastrochisis.

Great opportunity for current 10th and 11th graders. Please share

Too many times as an ER doc, I have seen women present to the emergency department hours and even days after a heart attack. I have heard too many stories of the women who took a Motrin and a nap for her back, arm or neck pain only to never wake up. Below is a list of heart attack symptoms commonly seen in women. PLEASE read it. PLEASE share it. You may save a life.

I realize it is unlikely that droves of people will get this surgery since it is unavailable in the U.S. However, I still want the public to know that it is a dangerous procedure. Iris transplant is an unnecessary risk to your ability to see. http://www.geteyesmart.org//iris-implants-risk-eye-damage-

I am so sad to see this. Spending more money on medical care does not make our society healthier. We need to find a way to make our system more accessible and efficient.

Being bilingual really does have its advantages!