Community Medical School

WHAT: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) will host the first class of Community Medical School.

WHEN: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 15)

WHERE: TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building, 3601 Fourth St. Room 100

EVENT: Community Medical School is a series of free programs available to the community to explore all that TTUHSC has to offer while interacting with students and faculty through an innovative learning experience. The presentations will help educate participants on various health issues. All courses are taught by TTUHSC faculty and are offered the third Tuesday of each month.

Oct. 15
Steven L. Berk, M.D.
“Trouble on Your Hands: The Story of Semmelweis, Handwashing and Infectious Disease”

Nov. 19
Emily Merrill, Ph.D., R.N., FNP, BC, CNE, FAANP
“What are APRNs and How Can They Impact Your Health?”

Dec. 17
Steven Zupancic, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A
“Fall Risk: Identification and Prevention”

Jan. 21, 2014
Eric J. MacLaughlin, Pharm.D., FASHP, FCCP, BCPS
“Improving Medication Adherence and Decreasing Risk of Polypharmacy”

Feb. 18, 2014
Theresa Byrd, Dr.P.H.
“What is Public Health and What Does It Have to Do With My Mattress?”

March 18, 2014
Michelle Tarbox, M.D.
“Spot Check, What's That Spot?”

April 15, 2014
Carrie Edwards, R.N., Ph.D., CA/CP, SANE
“Treatment and Forensics Involved in Sexual Assault”

May 20, 2014
Nathan Burgess, PT, MPT, NCS and Kathryn Panasci, PT, DPT, CBIS
“Aging Productively: Working at Wellness”

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