April 2011 Archive

PAP Smears: What, Why and When

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • April 27, 2011

A simple screening once a year is the best defense against cervical cancer and other diseases.

Spring Cleaning? Don't Forget Your Medicine Cabinet

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • April 25, 2011

Avoid potentially dangerous situations and dispose of any old or unneeded medications on April 30.

Community Baby Shower Boasts Biggest Success to Date

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  • April 20, 2011

Now in its ninth year, the Stork's Nest Baby Shower has raised more than $350,000 for pregnant women in the Lubbock community.

El Paso Doctors Improving Outcomes of Brain Injuries

  • By Lisa Ruley
  • April 19, 2011

Paul L. Foster School of Medicine researchers are testing a new drug for effectiveness in treating traumatic brain injuries, the leading cause of death and disability among young Americans.

School of Nursing in Abilene Receives Gift for New Building

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  • April 18, 2011

Generous donations from the Abilene community will expand the regional campus and enhance the quality of health care to residents.

Pharmacy Student Cleans Up With Unique Business

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • April 13, 2011

Inspired by what she learned in class, Sara Jezierski has created a product that resembles the very microorganisms it fights.

Taking the Long Way Home

  • By Lisa Ruley
  • April 01, 2011

After spending years away from his hometown in pursuit of a medical degree, one El Paso native is happy to return to his roots.

Parents and Teens Talk Straight About Sex Education

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  • April 01, 2011

A community-based program on April 2 will promote open conversation between adults and their children on serious teen issues.

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