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Avoid the Preventable. Protect Your Prostate.

By Suzanna Cisneros
June 13, 2011

Awareness and early screening could save the one in six men that will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime.

School is in for Summer

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June 10, 2011

A special class of medical students has started their training to meet the health care needs of rural Texans.

Anatomy of a Kidnapping: A Doctor's Story

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June 06, 2011

Physician’s memoir recalls how medical training – and a keen memory – aided his escape from a 2005 abduction.

Beyond Aphasia: Understanding an Unknown Disorder

By Melinda Corwin
June 06, 2011

During June, increase your knowledge of a disease that affects more than 1 million Americans yet remains unfamiliar to most.

Physician Encourages Youth to Reach for the Stars

By Lisa Ruley
June 03, 2011

Paul L. Foster School of Medicine alumnus and his wife teach elementary students about wellness and high school students about higher education.

Medical Student's Hard Work Pays Off

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June 03, 2011

First-generation college student receives recognition for successfully juggling work and school.

Faculty Member Named Best Nurse Practitioner in the Texas Panhandle

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June 01, 2011

Shelly Seth, MSN, MBA, has been recognized for being a positive role model for advanced practice registered nursing students.

Zumwalt the Wellness Warrior

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May 31, 2011

Orthopaedic surgeon takes pride in helping fellow athletes and encouraging others to be fit.

Got Pain? Call Texas Tech Physicians

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May 27, 2011

Becker's ASC Review has honored Gabor Racz, M.D., and Miles Day, M.D., as two of the nation's 70 best doctors in pain management.

Hearing Voices

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May 25, 2011

A simulated schizophrenia exercise at the F. Marie Hall SimLife Center gives future health care professionals a better understanding of the disorder.

And the Award Goes to...

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 24, 2011

As a new group of health care professionals were welcomed into their respective fields, a select few graduates received special recognition.

Former Red Raider to Take Nursing Helm

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May 24, 2011

A national search committee named Michael L. Evans, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, as its unanimous first choice for School of Nursing dean.

The Father of Aerobics to Address New Health Care Professionals

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May 20, 2011

Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., founder and chairman of the Cooper Aerobics Center, will welcome graduates into the field of health care on Saturday.

Ladies, How Is Your Health?

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 20, 2011

Texas Tech Physicians will honor women and their unique health concerns May 24 and 25.

Residents Present New Ideas in Reproductive Health

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May 19, 2011

Obstetrics and gynecology residents from all levels participated in the 20th Annual Resident Research Day.

Breast Care for the Cure

By Lisa Ruley
May 17, 2011

A grant from the El Paso Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will help the University Breast Care Center provide underserved women with low-cost education and treatment services.

Man's Best Friend Can Bite

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 17, 2011

Dog owners can prevent bites by teaching their pets basic commands and following common-sense guidelines.

Beyond the Classroom: Students Learn the Power of Healing in Unique Setting

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 16, 2011

Art Saves Lives brings medical students awareness of the importance of living passionate and active lives from a select group of community members.

Texas Tech Physicians Gets the Gold

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 16, 2011

Texas Tech Physicians of Lubbock has met The Joint Commission's state-of-the-art standards for quality health care.

A Heart for Healing

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May 16, 2011

Promotores provide health education and counseling to people who might not otherwise seek care.