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The Effects of COVID-19 on the Pharmaceutical Industry
We spoke with David Simmons, R.Ph., and Eric J. MacLaughlin, Pharm.D., about how pharmacies are handling the changes brought about by the pandemic and what the public needs to know regarding medications and supplies.
Glenna Goodacre’s Legacy Lives on in West Texas
Glenna Goodacre, a West Texas native and renowned sculptor, died on Monday, April 13. She was 80. While the region mourns the loss of a gifted, trailblazing artist, people also cherish the wonderful art she created throughout her life, and the legacy and inspiration she leaves behind.
How Does COVID-19 Affect Pregnancy and Childbirth?
With the world continuing to adjust to life under the COVID-19 pandemic, many expectant mothers are understandably anxious about how the virus could affect their pregnancies, their hospital and clinic visits, and first days of parenthood.
TTUHSC Team Successfully Produces Viral Transport Media for COVID-19 Testing
A challenge for the medical professionals across the country battling COVID-19 has been readily available testing components. In Amarillo, in particular, physicians faced a lack of commercially available viral transport media (VTM) testing vials.
And the Envelope Please – Medical Students Match with a Virtual Envelope
Public gatherings and events have been canceled due to social distancing in order to avoid spreading illness and Match Day was no different. This year, the anticipation came in the form of an email with students opening their notification with friends and families.
Amid COVID-19 Concerns, Texas Panhandle Poison Center Warns: Don’t Drink Your Bleach
The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC) warns that drinking bleach will not prevent COVID-19 infections and could cause serious injury.
Staying Mentally, Physically Healthy During COVID-19 Pandemic
Psychiatrist Amy Stark, M.D., makes recommendations to stay both mentally and physically healthy during this time of uncertainty.
TTUHSC Faculty Presented Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching & Research Awards
Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell, chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, and Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) interim president, presented the 2020 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards Thursday.
Abstract Submissions Open for Student Research Week
The 32nd annual Student Research Week (SRW) celebrates our outstanding TTUHSC student research. Students from each school can present and explore new research and ideas while learning from different researchers.
The Campaign for Your Life, Our Purpose Surpasses Goal
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) announced today (Dec. 17) The Campaign for Your Life, Our Purpose raised more than $102.5 million, surpassing its goal of $100 million.
TTUHSC Receives SACSCOC Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has been approved for reaffirmation of accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
2019 State of the University Address
In the TTUHSC State of the University Address, TTUHSC Interim President Lori Rice-Spearman focused on this unmatched growth and how it has enhanced the patient, educational and research environment at TTUHSC.
TTUHSC’s Stark Enjoys Role as the Area’s Only Addiction Psychiatrist
When Amy Stark, M.D., entered medical school in 2009, she did so with the intention of becoming a surgeon specializing in breast cancer. Those intentions remained generally unchanged until the end of her third year. Now, a decade later, she is the only addiction psychiatrist in Amarillo.
Flu Shots Can Help Make the Season More Enjoyable for Everyone
In addition to decreasing the amount of influenza virus in circulation, the flu shot can decrease the severity of symptoms should a vaccinated person still contract the virus.
Tedd L. Mitchell Announces Sole Focus as Chancellor, Closes Tenure as TTUHSC President
Dr. Mitchell has served in a dual appointment as chancellor of the Texas Tech University System and president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for the past year. He will transition to a full-time role as chancellor, effective Nov. 1.
Bush Sisters to Speak at Amarillo Luncheon
Former first daughters and fraternal twins Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush Coyne will be the featured speakers when the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health hosts the Sisters First Luncheon from Noon – 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza located at 401 S. Buchanan St.
TTUHSC Researchers to Investigate Effects of Vaping on the Brain
For the past decade, the popularity of electronic cigarette use, or vaping, has grown significantly, especially among adolescents and former smokers who view these electronic nicotine delivery systems, or e-cigarettes, as a safe alternative to traditional tobacco smoking. Though the health risks posed by long-term tobacco smoking to areas of the body like blood vessels is well established, research into the long-term effects of vaping is in its early stages.
Student Organizations Recognized at State, National Meetings
The first weekend in August was one of achievement for student organizations representing the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy.
Pharmacy Welcomes Class of 2023 at Annual White Coat Ceremonies
The TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy welcomed the 157-member Class of 2023 with white coat ceremonies at the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Abilene and Amarillo campuses.
Poison Center Recognized for 25 Years of Service
The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) recently recognized the Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC) for 25 years of community service as part of the Texas Poison Center Network, a system of six poison centers located across the state. The TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy manages TPPC.
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