North Texas Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network - NorTex

04/20/2026

NorTex is 20 years strong! 🎊

Founded in 2005, North Texas Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network is celebrating an incredible 20-year milestone, and it was so special to mark the moment alongside some of our collaborators in person. A highlight of the celebration was receiving a heartfelt video message from Dr. Roberto Cardarelli, founder of NorTex.

Sharing a few photos from the event as we celebrate the people and partnerships that make NorTex what it is.

04/03/2026

🚨 Don’t miss this powerful Grand Rounds discussion! 🚨

Join us on Wednesday, April 8 for an impactful panel on navigating the healthcare system—centered on real voices and real experiences.
👥 The panel will include six lived experience panelists, including three caregivers and three adults with IDD, sharing firsthand insights on communication, access, and care coordination.

🩺 We’re also excited to have Dr. Jordan Kemere joining the discussion as a provider panelist.

✅ CME available
✅ Attend in person or virtually
✅ Be part of a meaningful, inclusive conversation
👉 Check out the flyer below for details and click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/GRfulda

03/30/2026

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Kimberly Fulda, who will be recognized tomorrow on March 31, 2026, during the UNT Health Service Awards, for 25 years of service at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

Thank you, Dr. Fulda, for 25 years of excellence and dedication.

03/27/2026

New paper published! 🥳

Thrilled to share “Lessons Learned From the Implementation of a Clinic-Focused HPV Vaccination Initiative,” featuring lessons from the HPV CHAT project implemented between 2021–2023.

This work highlights practical strategies—and real challenges—in engaging providers across clinics to support HPV vaccination.
Read more here: https://doi.org/10.1177/21501319261428038

Huge thanks to our amazing collaborators and clinics that made this work possible!

Introduction: Strengthening provider recommendation is an effective strategy in increasing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake. A quality improvement ...

03/03/2026

02/23/2026

We are pleased to announce that our abstract has been accepted for presentation at TxSUS 2026.

The team will present a poster on March 2 during the conference.

Poster Title: Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Texas: A Survey of Treatment Providers

This research highlights critical gaps in care and seeks to better understand the experiences of treatment providers serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This work stems from our pilot project funded by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD).

02/18/2026

NorTex is excited to share that Ms. Cindy Abrego Lopez has been promoted from Senior Project Coordinator to Senior Program Manager and will now serve as the Administrative Director for NorTex.

Ms. Abrego Lopez has played a key role in strengthening the mission of the North Texas Primary Care Practice Based Research Network.

NorTex is grateful for her leadership and looks forward to the continued impact she will bring in this new role!

CONGRATULATIONS!! 🥳

02/14/2026

💙 Happy Valentine’s Day from NorTex! 💙

Today, NorTex celebrates the clinicians, researchers, and community partners who put their hearts into improving health across North Texas.

Thank you for all you do — today and every day!

12/22/2025

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from NorTex! ✨🎄

Wishing you joy, peace, and wonderful moments this holiday season. Thank you for being part of our community and for all the ways you make a difference every day.
Here’s to a bright and hopeful New Year! 🌟

Picture provided by The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth featuring our NorTex team (Dr. Kim Fulda, Dr. Anna Espinoza, and Ms. Cindy Abrego Lopez) and representation from our Department of Family Medicine in UNT Health Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (Ms. Ashley Leon and Ms. Patricia Powell).

12/18/2025

Our team Dr. Kim Fulda, Dr. Anna Espinoza, Ms. Janice Smith, and Ms. Cindy Abrego Lopez (behind the scenes) represented NorTex and the Department of Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine from UNT Health Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at Neighborhood Needs Fort Worth through the Tarrant Area Food Bank to help with their food distribution.

From sorting shelves packed with essentials to loading carts full of fresh produce, we were proud to support families in our community. Every box, every bag, every smile matters—and we’re grateful to have been part of this mission!

A huge thank you to Neighborhood Needs and Tarrant Area Food Bank for the incredible work you do every day.

If you feel led to help out your community, sign up to volunteer here: https://tafb.galaxydigital.com/

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at NorTex!

11/06/2025

🎉 Big congratulations to our friend and collaborator, Jordan Smelley, MHPS! 🎉

Jordan was recently recognized as an internationally award-winning speaker on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Recovery Supports, earning the Best Presentation Award from the International Conference on Applied Psychology held on October 24, 2025.

We’re so proud to see Jordan’s dedication and advocacy for the IDD community being celebrated on a global stage.