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June 2011 Archive

Passing in Pink

A football club in the Permian Basin honors breast cancer survivors for their bravery and raises money for a free program to help others who might develop the disease.

Taking the Road Less Traveled

Former accountant seeks a new life as a medical student after helping underprivileged children.

Put Your Best Face Forward

Dermatologists at Texas Tech Physicians of Lubbock are offering new cosmetic procedures to address common skin complaints.

StAR Power: Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Dean Named

Nationally recognized researcher Douglas Stocco, Ph.D., will continue his more than 30 years of institutional service in a new role.

Faculty Member Recognized for Excellence in Geriatrics

Marge Dean will be one of 50 nurse practitioners inducted into the 2011 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Fellows.

Researchers Debunk Classic Myths of Condition Often Seen in Critical Patients

Results of a collaborative research project published in the World Journal of Surgery.

Funding a Cure for Children

Min Kang, Pharm.D., has been awarded $25,000 to be used toward state-of-the-art equipment for pediatric cancer research.

Everyone Knows His Name

Denver the therapy dog, and his owner, Matt Driskill of Texas Tech Physicians – Opthalmology, enjoy putting smiles on patients' faces.

Hold the PB & J Peanut Allergies on the Rise in Texas

El Paso epidemiologist’s study finds young children have the highest risk of being hospitalized for life-threatening allergic reactions to peanuts.

No Woman's Health Care Left Behind

Free clinic provides needed breast and cervical screenings to uninsured and underinsured patients.

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