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School of Medicine Honors Faculty For Outstanding Contributions

By Suzanna Cisneros
June 01, 2018

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine honored faculty members at the annual Dean's Faculty Appreciation ceremony on May 11. The Dean's Awards were created to honor outstanding and dedicated support in medical education, research, patient care and administration.

School of Medicine in Amarillo Recognizes Residents

By Kelly Podzemny
May 31, 2018

The TTUHSC School of Medicine in Amarillo honored its graduating residents May 30 during the 30th annual Resident Recognition Lunch at the Amarillo Country Club.

Amarillo Campus Supports Red Nose Day

By Kelly Podzemny
May 31, 2018

Employees representing multiple TTUHSC-Amarillo departments donned glittery red noses May 25 to help kids in need in support of Red Nose Day, a national initiative by Walgreens to combat child poverty.

School of Pharmacy Presents Faculty & Staff Awards

By Mark Hendricks
May 29, 2018

The School of Pharmacy conducted its annual Celebration of Achievement May 4 to recognize faculty and staff who have helped make the 2017-2018 school year a special one for students.

Awards Ceremony Opens School of Pharmacy Graduation Weekend

By Mark Hendricks
May 29, 2018

The TTUHSC School of Pharmacy celebrated the Class of 2018 with its annual graduation awards banquet and graduation ceremony May 19 at the Amarillo Civic Center.

TTUHSC Pediatrician Receives TMA's Highest Honor

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 25, 2018

For decades of child health care Varma has provided, while also shaping medical students into future physicians, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) honored him with its 2018 TMA Distinguished Service Award

Operation Military Commencement Surprise

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 14, 2018

Perkins spotted her father as he walked across the arena up the red carpet. The commencement audience with other graduate family and friends gave him a well-deserved applause as he ran up to the stage to give his daughter a huge hug.

9 Ways to Make the Most Out of TTUHSC Graduation

By Amy Skousen
May 09, 2018

May is graduation month at TTUHSC. This is a time to celebrate students' accomplishments and reflect on the growth, knowledge and experience students gain while at TTUHSC. As you get ready for graduation, we want to help your day be as memorable as possible! Follow these tips to make the most out of your graduation day:

Amarillo Welcomes New Campus Police Officer

By Mark Hendricks
May 07, 2018

Lieutenant Tray Smitherman, a Certified Peace Officer with the State of Texas since 2012, is the new campus police officer for TTUHSC in Amarillo.

TTUHSC Surgeons Bringing Tele-Trauma to the Texas Panhandle

By Justin Patterson
May 04, 2018

The TTUHSC Department of Surgery in Amarillo will soon roll out new technology to help smaller rural hospitals and clinics gain direct access to a trauma surgeon in Amarillo.

GPPS Students Receive Good News in April

By Mark Hendricks
May 04, 2018

Four GPPS students recently received travel scholarships to attend science and research conferences, and another was selected to make a podium presentation.

Amarillo Internal Medicine Residents Shine at National Conference

By Mark Hendricks
May 04, 2018

Residents in the School of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine in Amarillo presented 11 research posters last month at the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) Annual Meeting in Denver.

Pharmacy Student Leads Local Relay for Life

By Mark Hendricks
May 04, 2018

A group of first- and second-year pharmacy students in Amarillo took their support of the Relay for Life to a new level this year.

TPPC Wraps Up Spring Medication Cleanout Cycle

By Mark Hendricks
May 04, 2018

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC) completed its spring Medication Cleanout cycle April 28 at the TTUHSC Lubbock campus.

Former First Lady Speaks at 2018 Power of the Purse

By Mark Hendricks
May 04, 2018

Former first lady Laura W. Bush was the featured speaker at the 2018 Power of the Purse luncheon April 11 at the Amarillo Civic Center’s Heritage Room.

Technology Helps Parkinson's Disease Patient Regain Independence

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 01, 2018

At age 30, Errin Luton was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease. Ten years into his disease, he could not have imagined that the flip of a switch would help control his tremors

Helping Heal a Community

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 01, 2018

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions Stroke and Aphasia Recovery (StAR) Program celebrated 20 years with an awards luncheon May 1st.

Could You Have Skin Cancer?

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May 01, 2018

Texas Tech Physicians - Dermatology will host a free skin cancer screening.

Providing Health Care for Central Lubbock

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 01, 2018

Community members in central Lubbock now have access to health care and prenatal programs at one location. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing hosted an open house for the Combest Central Community Health Center April 25.

Lubbock City Lights Continues Tradition

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April 30, 2018

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine first-year students hosted the 21st Annual Lubbock City Lights Charity Gala & Casino Night April 27. The event raised more than $61,000.