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Watch What You Eat and Stay Healthy in the Heat

By Suzanna Cisneros
June 28, 2012

Summertime health isn't just what you put on your body, it's also what you put in your body.

Start Your Summer Off On the Right Foot

By Suzanna Cisneros
June 22, 2012

With warm weather comes barefoot activities that could leave your feet howling for months to come.

Beyond the Crown: Miss Hub City Aims to Keep Lubbock Healthy

By Kendall Rompf
June 20, 2012

Health educator Desiree Markham spends her days teaching students the benefits of a healthy lifestyle while also on the journey to Miss Texas USA.

Ignorance Isn't Bliss: 5 Health Issues Men Need to Know

By Suzanna Cisneros
June 13, 2012

Allan Haynes Jr., M.D., tells us why men should make their health a top priority.

Residents Ready for the 'Real World' of Medicine

By Steve Pair
June 11, 2012

After years of playing a critical role in caring for patients, residents from the School of Medicine at Amarillo prepare to move forward.

Therapy Puts the Brakes on Speech Barriers

By Beth Phillips
June 06, 2012

Stuttering therapy can help the more than 3 million American adult stutterers strengthen their voice personally and professionally.

Regents Give the Green Light on Community Health Center Expansion

By Beth Phillips
May 30, 2012

A national award of $5 million will more than double the size of the Larry Combest Community Health Wellness Center.

El Paso Steps Closer to Freestanding Health Sciences University

By Beth Phillips
May 29, 2012

With support from the Board of Regents and the El Paso community, a new university will soon join the Texas Tech University System.

Longtime Dean Leaves Big Shoes to Fill

By Beth Phillips
May 24, 2012

Since 1998, Paul Brooke Jr., Ph.D., has seen the School of Allied Health Sciences through unparalleled growth and success.

Building a Highway to Health Care Education

By Beth Phillips
May 23, 2012

A renewed partnership between the School of Nursing and Cisco College will allow nurse aides to further their education in Abilene.

No Tassel Left Unturned at Commencement

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 22, 2012

Hundreds of students were welcomed into the health care profession at the annual ceremony.

Nursing Names the Year's Standouts

By Beth Phillips
May 16, 2012

Kathryn Sridaromont, R.N., MSN, and Collin Naugher were selected by their peers for their commitment to the nursing profession and patient care.

Professorship Honors a Living Legend

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 14, 2012

Before the School of Medicine had its own place to call home, Bernell Dalley was making an impact on future health care providers.

Medicine Faculty Celebrated for Dedication and Professionalism

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 09, 2012

Nearly 200 educators in the School of Medicine were honored at this year's Dean's Faculty Awards.

Advocating, Learning, Caring: A Tribute to Our Nurses

By Beth Phillips
May 07, 2012

In honor of National Nurses Week, we asked our nurses to give us the lowdown on their profession. They answered.

The Students Have Spoken: New Leaders Announced

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 07, 2012

Outstanding organizations, faculty and graduating seniors were honored at the Student Government Association's annual banquet.

Lubbock Walks for Prematurity

By Suzanna Cisneros
April 30, 2012

Community members showed up to support the fight against prematurity at the annual March of Dimes March for Babies.

Take a Step Toward Workplace Wellness

By Suzanna Cisneros
April 26, 2012

Attendees of an upcoming symposium will learn the importance of employee well-being.

New Collaboration Empowers Women to Take Control of Their Health

By Beth Phillips
April 25, 2012

A partnership between Texas Health Resources and the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health will enable women to make better health care decisions and train doctors in gender-specific medicine.

Endometriosis: It's All in the Family

By Suzanna Cisneros
April 23, 2012

Typically diagnosed between ages 25 to 35, endometriosis is often found in women with a family history of the condition.