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A Christmas Surprise for Hospital Patients
Employees from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine’s Department of Pathology dressed up as Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves and gave out candy canes, blankets, headphones, playing cards, stuffed animals, word searches, coloring books and crayons and posed for pictures with patients, visitors and employees.
TTUHSC Ranked Nationally in Minority Health Sciences Degrees
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education ranked Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) as one of the top 100 producers of minority health sciences degrees in the nation.
A Tribute to Our Veterans
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) honored veterans with a Veterans Day celebration Nov. 12 at the TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building.
Barber Shops and Blood Pressure Checks
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center medical students have worked with barbershops and beauty salons to tackle a silent killer — high blood pressure. The Barber Shop Blood Pressure Group allows customers to do one-stop shopping when it comes to their barber and their health.
TTUHSC School of Nursing Dean Recognized for Outstanding Service by American Nurses Credentialing Center
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) presented its prestigious Margretta Madden Styles President’s Award to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing Dean Michael Evans, Ph.D., R.N., NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN. The award recognizing his outstanding eight years of service as ANCC president, board member, and board director was announced Oct. 25 at the National Magnet Conference in Denver.
Researcher's quest for new weapons to fight nature's nastiest superbugs
In honor of her career of achievement, Rumbaugh was awarded the Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Research Award, the most prestigious honor given to faculty members throughout the Texas Tech University System.
UT Permian Basin and TTUHSC Announce Partnership to Support Health Care Needs in West Texas
UT Permian Basin and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) announced a new partnership designed to provide greater opportunity for students in the Permian Basin and fill a crucial gap in the work force.
TTUHSC Permian Basin PA Students Receive National Fellowships
MIDLAND, TX - Izzy Figueroa and Winnie Chau, second-year Master of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program students from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Permian Basin campus in Midland, were recently selected as 2018-2019 Future Educator Fellows (FEF) for the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).
New Research to Examine Effects of Vitamin E on Skeletal Muscle Health
Of the 13 essential vitamins, vitamin E is known to benefit vision, reproduction and a person's blood, brain and skin. Researchers at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) now are studying vitamin E to examine the effects of the vitamin in postmenopausal women with low muscle strength.
Researcher Blocks Protein that Defeats Powerful Tumor Suppressor in Breast Cancer
Researchers at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine have blocked the protein to defeat the effects of p53 loss more effectively than any existing cancer medicine.
Lifetime Achievement and Excellence in Pediatric Care
The Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) recognized two Texas Tech Physicians for their excellence in pediatric care and outreach to the community.
What's In Your Medicine Cabinet?
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Pharmacy's Texas Panhandle Poison Center along with the Lubbock County VOICES Coalition and the Texas Department of Public Safety will host a Medication Cleanout™ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Texas Tech Physicians Medical Pavilion, 3601 Fourth St.
Free Clinic Offered for Women's Health Day
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine students will host a Women's Health Day free clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Free Clinic located at Lubbock Impact, 2707 34th St.
A Visionary Hero - Lori Rice Spearman
Lori Rice Spearman, Ph.D., started working for TTUHSC October 1987. She was appointed dean in January 2016 and leads the largest School of Health Professions in Texas and one of the largest in the nation in relation to the breadth of programs and the number of enrolled students and graduates.
TTUHSC School of Medicine Announces More Than $20 Million in New Research Grants
TTUHSC School of Medicine will announce more than $20 million in research grants received by School of Medicine faculty.
Values-Based Culture
We are excited to begin our campaign to introduce Our Values-Based Culture to all our constituents - faculty, staff, students, patients and community members.
Dr. Tedd Mitchell Named as Interim Chancellor for Texas Tech University System
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents today (Monday) named Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D. the interim chancellor of the TTU System. Mitchell, who is the president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, received a unanimous vote by the TTU System Board of Regents during a special-called meeting of the board by telephone conference this morning.
A Class of Champions
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.
Awards and Appointments
TTUHSC faculty and staff awards and appointments for 2018.
TTUHSC School of Medicine Named Second Most Affordable Medical School in the Country
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.
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