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Top Five Reasons for Pursuing a Pharmacy Career
In the era of value-based care, pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in improving patient outcomes.
Online Nursing Programs at TTUHSC
For students in search of flexible options, online nursing programs, such as those offered through TTUHSC, are a powerful solution.
Launching a Career in Health Care Administration
Learn about launching your career as a health care administrator at TTUHSC SHP and the benefits that can be realized in this high-growth profession.
From Substance Abuse to Addiction Counseling: A Changing Profession
An online master’s degree in addiction counseling from Texas Tech University Health Center fulfills the education requirements needed to become licensed as a professional substance abuse counselor in the state.
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).
How to Become a Speech Pathologist
Learn how to become a speech pathologist and help people of all ages and backgrounds improve their lives. Speech-language pathology is one of today’s hottest health care fields.
$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.
Medical and Health Services Managers: Top Five Skills You Need
Discover the top five skills needed to succeed as a medical and health services manager in a high-growth career field.
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.
Odessa Family Doctor Wins TAFP Leadership Award
Ikemefuna “Ike” Okwuwa, MD, of Odessa, Texas, was awarded the Texas Academy of Family Physicians Special Constituency Leadership Award during TAFP’s Annual Session and Primary Care Summit in The Woodlands.
Fighting Disease: Molecular Pathology
Molecular pathology is helping to fight disease by identifying the genetic factors that can influence the progression of an illness. Learn more.
What is a Substance Abuse Counselor?
Gain entry into the growing field of substance abuse counseling with an online master’s degree in addiction counseling from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
What is Speech-Language Pathology?
Explore speech-language pathology, a career that helps people at all life stages and offers opportunities that are increasing nationwide every year.
What Can I Do With a Master's Degree in Athletic Training?
Learn how to earn your master’s degree in athletic training at TTUHSC, the nation’s first MAT program offered in a health sciences center.
Careers in Clinical Laboratory Science
Learn how to qualify as a clinical laboratory scientist and work at the forefront of medical science, technology and patient care.
The Importance of Physician Assistants for Rural Health Care
Physician assistants play an important role in providing rural health care. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center offers the Master of PA Studies Program.
What is Molecular Pathology?
Is personalized medicine the future of health care? Many health professionals — including Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Associate Professor of Molecular Pathology, Katie Bennett — believe the field is headed in that direction.
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.
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