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Accessible Help for Healthier Children in West Texas

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • February 25, 2022

An initiative brought about by the TCMHCC, this beneficial program is funded by the Texas Legislature in order to equip children across the state with the best possible care. As one of only 12 regional hubs, TTUHSC’s involvement allows promising opportunities for West Texas health care providers and their patients.

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The Beat Goes On With a Healthy Heart

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • February 08, 2022

Scott Shurmur, M.D., a cardiologist for Texas Tech Physicians and chair for the Department of Internal Medicine at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, offers tips to avoid coronary heart disease.

Campus Life

AMA Honors TTUHSC's Victor Test With Medal of Valor

  • By AMA Press Release
  • February 02, 2022

The American Medical Association (AMA) honored Lubbock, Texas, critical care specialist Victor J. Test, MD, with the AMA Medal of Valor for his work on behalf of patients and his community in the COVID-19 epidemic.

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Youth Mental Health Crisis: How Professionals, Community Can Help

  • By Astik Joshi, M.D., Micah Park, M.D., Kate Gollahon
  • January 25, 2022

In December, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., issued a new Surgeon General's Advisory that emphasized the urgent need to address the country's undeniable youth mental health crisis. Astik Joshi, M.D., and second-year resident Micah Park, M.D. discuss what this advisory means for health care professionals and the community.

PTSD Affects People from All Walks of Life

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • January 20, 2022

Sarah Mallard Wakefield, M.D., chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, said PTSD develops in the sympathetic nervous system, a part of the body’s autonomic, or automatic nervous system.

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Lubbock National Bank Employees Donate to C.A.R.E.

  • By Melissa Whitfield
  • January 14, 2022

A gift of $10,000 from Lubbock National Bank will help provide care, comfort and healing for abused children from West Texas. Bank representatives presented the check at C.A.R.E. (Center for Advocacy Research and Education) on Jan. 6.

Winter Weather Poses Unique Challenges to Healthy Skin and Hair

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • January 12, 2022

Michelle Tarbox, M.D., a dermatologist for Texas Tech Physicians, said there are steps we can take to help keep dry skin and hair conditions at bay.

Health

Improving One’s Health in the New Year

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • January 11, 2022

Many people believe joining a gym or taking up the latest diet plan are the keys to improving their health, but before doing so, Frank Babb, M.D., recommends people schedule a wellness exam with their family doctor.

Health

This Holiday, Go Back to the Basics

  • By Tammy Camp, M.D.
  • December 01, 2021

Tammy Camp, M.D., a pediatrician at Texas Tech Physicians, discusses safe choices when choosing children's toys.

Health

Holidays Provide Opportunity to Discuss Family Medical History and Health Care Directives

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • November 30, 2021

Kelly Klein, M.D., a family medicine doctor for Texas Tech Physicians and program director for the hospice and palliative medicine fellowship program at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, said holiday gatherings also are a good time to discuss family medical histories.

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