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TTUHSC Receives SACSCOC Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has been approved for reaffirmation of accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
2019 State of the University Address
In the TTUHSC State of the University Address, TTUHSC Interim President Lori Rice-Spearman focused on this unmatched growth and how it has enhanced the patient, educational and research environment at TTUHSC.
$100,000 Awarded to High-Performing Texas Tech Startups
Recipients of the Presidents’ Innovation Award are determined by the presidents of Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Five Tips That Could Help Your New Year’s Resolution Stick
Beverly Axe-Lewis, D.O., an associate professor for the Department of Family Medicine at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, said most people launch into their health-minded resolutions with the best of intentions. However, by not preparing themselves ahead of time for what in most cases represents a significant lifestyle change, they set themselves up for failure.
TTUHSC Researcher Modifies Antibiotic to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder
Over the last decade, headlines across the U.S. have been dominated by the national opioid epidemic, and rightfully so. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that 47,600 people died from opioid overdoses in 2017 alone, and more than 17,000 of those deaths involved prescription opioids.
Holiday Eating Can Unwrap a Hidden Health Grinch
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), more than 1.25 million Americans have Type 1 diabetes and approximately 40,000 more are diagnosed each year. That represents just a fraction of the country’s 30 million people with diabetes, including the vast majority who live with Type 2 diabetes. What’s more alarming is that another 84 million Americans are considered to be pre-diabetic, and though they may be dealing with symptoms of the disease, almost 90% have no idea they are at risk.
Care Beyond Recovery
Palliative Medicine is growing, especially here in West Texas. This is a team-centered approach to health care that not only helps patients maximize function amid critical illness, but helps assist them in improving the quality of their lives beyond the physical realm. Psychological, cultural, and spiritual support mechanisms are essential in effective palliative care.
TTUHSC Named One of the Best for Vets in the Nation
MilitaryTimes’ newest Best for Vets: Colleges 2020 ranked Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) 10th in the country under the category of Career and Technical Colleges.
Garrison Institute on Aging to Present National Alzheimer’s Disease and Awareness Month
More than 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Garrison Institute on Aging along with the Center for Translational Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Pharmacology and Neuroscience Department will present the “National Alzheimer’s Disease and Awareness Month” to highlight numerous aspects of the disease.
Celebrating Cultures and Education
SNMA is one of the nation’s oldest and largest independent, student-run organizations focused on the needs and concerns of culturally diverse medical students. The TTUHSC School of Medicine SNMA chapter participates in various projects including mentoring undergraduate students, promoting health care fields with elementary students, organizing community health fairs, working with the undergraduate community and helping improve medical school curriculum and admissions.
TTUHSC Researchers Publish Preclinical Data on New Drug Combination to Treat Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is the most common cancer outside of the brain in infants and young children and often fails to respond to therapy. Though it can appear in several areas of the body, it commonly develops as a solid tumor most frequently found in or adjacent to the adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys.
Flu Shots Can Help Make the Season More Enjoyable for Everyone
In addition to decreasing the amount of influenza virus in circulation, the flu shot can decrease the severity of symptoms should a vaccinated person still contract the virus.
The Fight Continues Against Alzheimer’s Disease
In 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan declared November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month to foster awareness and inspire action against Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning, which affects memory, behavior, problem solving, self-management and in some cases loss of emotional control and personality changes, all of which interfere with daily activities and severely affect quality of life.
Making a Difference: The Free Clinic Extraordinary Volunteers
I started volunteering at The Free Clinic as a sophomore at Texas Tech University after hearing about it through a premed society I was a member of. I really enjoyed getting to work with medical students, residents and attendings all while being able to give back to my community.
Tedd L. Mitchell Announces Sole Focus as Chancellor, Closes Tenure as TTUHSC President
Dr. Mitchell has served in a dual appointment as chancellor of the Texas Tech University System and president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for the past year. He will transition to a full-time role as chancellor, effective Nov. 1.
TTUHSC study shows brain mechanisms have potential to block arthritis pain
Volker E. Neugebauer, M.D., Ph.D., at the TTUHSC School of Medicine recently investigated how some mechanisms in the brain contribute to pain.
Rice-Spearman Named New TTUHSC Provost and Chief Academic Officer
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) announced Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., as the new provost and chief academic officer.
The 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. 5 at The Free Clinic located at Lubbock Impact, 2707 34th St.
Griswold Named Executive Director of TTUHSC Clinical Research Institute
John A. Griswold, M.D., was named as the new executive director of the Clinical Research Institute at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC).
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