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How Athletic Trainers Help Athletes Prepare for a New Season

Toby Brooks, Ph.D., LAT, ATC, discusses the current approaches to training and how athletic trainers support athletes at this important point in their season.

TTUHSC Symposium to Highlight Latest Research into Healthy Aging and Dementia

TTUHSC will host the Second Healthy Aging and Dementia Research Symposium Oct. 25-27 at the TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building

Telehealth Week @ TTUHSC Conference to Highlight Digital Health Care

Telehealth Week @ TTUHSC, a conference about digital innovation, will offer an immersive experience in digital health using technology for access to care.

TTUHSC Psychiatry Team Honored as Texans Caring for Texans

TTUHSC School of Medicine honored four psychiatrists from the TTUHSC Department of Psychiatry and Texas Tech Physicians Psychiatry in Amarillo.

Feeling More Confident in a New Job or Career

Logan Winkelman, Ph.D., assistant professor and program director in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at TTUHSC, uses her background as a career counselor to help those starting a new job or internship feel more confident.

Stalking a Silent Killer

The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health recently awarded Yangzom D. Bhutia, D.V.M., Ph.D., a five-year, $1.76 million grant to investigate potential novel treatments for pancreatic cancer.

A Rite of Passage

The white coat is one of the most visible symbols of the health care profession. John DeToledo, M.D., TTUHSC interim dean of the School of Medicine, said this ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year future doctors at most medical schools across the country.

A Look at Two Rehabilitation Sciences Programs at TTUHSC

Rehabilitation sciences is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on advancing knowledge and techniques to improve the quality of life for individuals with potentially disabling health conditions.

Rare Microscope Brings New Opportunities to TTUHSC

CPRIT awarded a $2.8 million Core Facility Support grant to Ulrich Bickel, M.D., professor and associate dean of sciences in the Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy.

Building a Better Telehealth Experience

TTUHSC Managed Care team is at the forefront of pioneering efficient and cost-effective telehealth solutions that guarantee the same level of health care quality, both online and in person.

Promoting Staff Mental Health in a Challenging Environment

The mental health of TTUHSC’s Managed Care staff is of utmost importance, especially considering the high-stress environments they often encounter, such as crisis management and the diagnostic and psychiatric evaluation (D&E) processes.

Clinical Rotation Offers Unique Experiences for Pharmacy Student

When Sydnie McClendon began her pharmacy education at the TTUHSC Amarillo campus four years ago, she had no idea part of her education would involve a blizzard, moose and glaciers.

Alumni Spotlight: Stephen White, Ph.D.

Stephen White, Ph.D., spoke about what led him to the field, the pressures and stressors that laboratory scientists have faced in recent years, and how TTUHSC prepared him for success.

High Temperatures Can Impact Patients Taking Medications

Extreme heat is one of the most common and preventable weather-related causes of death in the United States, so people need to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related stress, especially if someone is taking medication.

Healthcare Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

The future of healthcare quality involves a delicate dance between digital advancements and quality improvement, with patient safety as a top priority.

TTUHSC-TTU Research Collaboration Leads to Possible Drug Targets for Leishmaniasis

As many as 1 million new Leishmaniasis cases are diagnosed each year and more than 350 million people are at risk of infection. Some forms of the disease also have emerged in Mexico and Texas in recent years.

Summer Safety Tips

Brian Kendall, M.D., TTUHSC assistant professor of Emergency Medicine, said it’s no coincidence that serious trauma and injury cases usually spike during the season that most of us associate with rest and recreation.

TTUHSC Dermatologist Discusses Misconceptions Regarding Skin Cancer

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center dermatologist Michelle Tarbox, M.D., addresses some common misconceptions about skin cancer.

Learning Management Systems and the Future of Digital Learning

With the advent of digital learning platforms and the integration of sophisticated LMS, education is entering a new era that promises enhanced accessibility, personalized instruction and collaborative learning opportunities.

Take Out the Trash

When thinking about our wellness, what typically comes to mind are the things we need to add to our daily routines – things like exercise, mindfulness, more fruits and vegetables, and time-management strategies.

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