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School of Medicine Names Dean's Distinguished Awards

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • April 02, 2012

Physicians were honored for outstanding dedication, service and achievement.

To the Core: Not Your Average Microscope

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • March 21, 2012

Lubbock is now home to one of Texas' three state-of-the-art Image Analysis Core Facilities.

Break the Binge Trend this Spring

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • March 07, 2012

High alcohol use can lead to negative health consequences, even if you're not a long-term alcoholic.

New Flu Vaccine to Offer Better Protection

  • By Steve Pair
  • March 06, 2012

Under recommendation by the Food and Drug Administration, the new vaccine will protect against four strains of the virus.

Delicious and Nutritious: Grant to Help Create a Health Conscious Community

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • February 29, 2012

More than $50,000 from the Texas Department of State Health Services will be used to provide the Lubbock community with tools needed to get healthy.

Polio Vaccine Demonstrates Importance of Immunization

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • February 23, 2012

Nearly 60 years after the first polio vaccines were administered, the once devastating disease has been virtually eliminated from western countries.

Man Up Against Testicular Cancer

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • February 21, 2012

PC Support Unit Manager Jason Morton's testicular cancer diagnosis nearly three years ago changed his life and encouraged him to spread awareness through Single Jingles.

When Love is Not in the Air: Mending a Broken Heart

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • February 13, 2012

Going through a breakup this Valentine's Day? Don't let it get you down.

Three Heart Myths Debunked

  • By Steve Pair
  • February 10, 2012

Watch out for these common misconceptions as you work to improve your heart health this month.

Don't Lose Sight of Glaucoma Risk Factors

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • January 31, 2012

The eye disease, which can cause permanent blindness, often onsets before an individual notices vision loss.

Joining Forces with First Lady to Serve Veterans

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • January 23, 2012

The goal of the initiative is to provide veterans and military families with the health care support they deserve.

Thank a Nurse Anesthetist This Week

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  • January 22, 2012

Nurses were the first providers of anesthesia and have continued to work in the field for more than 150 years.

Find Balance Through Ancient Healing Techniques

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • January 20, 2012

Acupressure and acupuncture can be good alternatives to traditional western medicine.

Birth Defects Prevention Month: Medications

  • By Steve Pair
  • January 18, 2012

Over the years, many medications that cause birth defects have been identified and should be avoided during pregnancy.

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