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Poison Center schedules next Medication Cleanout events

By Mark Hendricks
August 16, 2018

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center recently announced its fall collection cycle for Medication Cleanout. The fall collections will begin Sept. 29 at the TTUHSC campus in Amarillo. Additional collections are scheduled for Oct. 13 in Lubbock and Oct. 27 in Abilene.

Pharmacy Welcomes Class of 2022 with Boot Camp, White Coat Ceremony

By Mark Hendricks
August 13, 2018

This year the School of Pharmacy officially welcomed 156 students into its Class of 2022 with white coat ceremonies at the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Abilene and Amarillo campuses.

TTUHSC Amarillo Employees Honored as Texans Caring for Texans

By Mark Hendricks
August 09, 2018

The 2018 Texans Caring for Texans recipients were recognized Aug. 9 in a ceremony on the WTAMU campus in Canyon. TTUHSC-Amarillo honorees included faculty and staff from four schools or departments.

Pharmacy Tabs 2017-2018 Preceptors of the Year

By Mark Hendricks
August 09, 2018

Each year, Office of Experiential Programs asks the school’s third- and fourth-year students to honor one faculty member and one adjunct faculty member from each campus community with a Preceptor of the Year Award.

A Class of Champions

By Suzanna Cisneros
August 06, 2018

180 medical students of the class of 2022 who received their first white coat at the TTUHSC School of Medicine's White Coat Ceremony August 3.

Texas Tech Physicians Christmas in July for Kids

By Suzanna Cisneros
August 06, 2018

Santa Claus came early for three local community non-profit organizations. Texas Tech Physicians hosted Christmas in July for Kids and will present the proceeds at 11:30 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 2) at the Texas Tech Physicians Medical Pavilion, 3601 4th St.

Shhhhhh! Tranquility Only

By Suzanna Cisneros
August 06, 2018

When Jaroudi was a first-year student, she approached then Student Government President Mike Russell about a space to help alleviate stress for students. More than 100 students responded to a questionnaire wanting a tranquility room.

Awards and Appointments

By Suzanna Cisneros
August 03, 2018

TTUHSC faculty and staff awards and appointments for 2018.

TTUHSC School of Medicine Named Second Most Affordable Medical School in the Country

By Suzanna Cisneros
August 02, 2018

The U.S. News and World Report ranked the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine as the second most affordable medical school in the country for out-of-state students.

Abilene Student Uses ACCP Scholarship to Advance Career Interest

By Mark Hendricks
July 20, 2018

Earlier this year, rising fourth-year student Alex Le from the TTUHSC School of Pharmacy in Abilene was named one of three recipients of a $500 competitive scholarship to attend an ACCP meta-analysis research training course.

TTUHSC Public Health Program Receives Accreditation

By Suzanna Cisneros
July 19, 2018

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Masters of Public Health (MPH) program received accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health. Theresa Byrd, DrPH, associate dean and chair of the TTUHSC Julia Jones Matthews Department of Public Health, said the program now is accredited until 2023.

Combatting Increasing Rates of Anxiety and Depression

By Amy Skousen
July 12, 2018

Levels of depression and anxiety are at an all-time high. Dave Schroeder, Ph.D., LPC, says our society is losing our connection with others and provides several tips to combat anxiety and depression in an age of an online world.

First-Time Mothers Graduate from Nurse-Family Partnership

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July 03, 2018

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center hosted a graduation for 60 Nurse-Family Partnership first-time mothers.

Research team reverse way potassium channels work from bacteria to human

By Suzanna Cisneros
July 03, 2018

For the first time ever, researchers at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) have identified a specific amino acid residue that is responsible for inverting the communication between the opening of the activation gate and the inactivation of a potassium channel's selectivity filter.

Pharmacy Residency Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary

By Mark Hendricks
June 27, 2018

The Graduate Pharmacy Education (Residency) Program at the TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, established during the 1997-1998 academic year, celebrated its 20th anniversary June 13 at the Embassy Suites Amarillo Hotel Downtown.

Hold This – It’s More Than 1,000 Degrees: Avoid Firework Injuries This Fourth of July

By Suzanna Cisneros
June 27, 2018

According to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), more than 230 people visit the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries during the Fourth of July holiday. Most of these injures are to the hands and fingers.

TTUHSC to Join Amarillo Foundation in Pediatric Cancer Fight

By Mark Hendricks
June 19, 2018

The MTK Foundation, the TTUHSC Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy and the TTUHSC Department of Pediatrics in Amarillo announced a partnership to fund cutting edge research pertaining to pediatric cancer that will take place in Amarillo.

Pharmacy organization recognizes Abilene student leader

By Mark Hendricks
June 19, 2018

Hayley Brazeale was named one of 12 pharmacy students nationwide to receive a 2018 ASHP Student Leadership Award.

Jane Gilmore Named TTU System Student Regent

By Brett Ashworth
June 06, 2018

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Jane Gilmore as student regent for the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents for the 2018-19 academic year, his office announced yesterday (June 5).

Coalition Brings First Research Symposium to Abilene

By Mark Hendricks
June 04, 2018

The area’s top researchers met at the TTUHSC-Abilene campus for the inaugural Abilene Interdisciplinary Symposium on Cancer & Biomedical Research.