March 2019 Archive

Public Health Spans the Health Care Spectrum

By Mark Hendricks
March 29, 2019

In a 1920 article he penned for Modern Medicine, noted American bacteriologist and public health expert Charles-Edward A. Winslow described public health as "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting human health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals."

Poison Center Sets Spring Medication Cleanout Dates

By Mark Hendricks
March 15, 2019

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC) announced dates for its annual three-stop spring Medication Cleanout cycle. The biannual collection will get underway March 23 at the TTUHSC Amarillo campus, with additional Medication Cleanout collections scheduled for April 13 in Abilene and April 27 in Lubbock.

Abilene Pharmacy Student to Attend Anti-Doping Conference

By Mark Hendricks
March 14, 2019

Though they are most visible working behind the nearest drug store counter, pharmacists have many other unique and lesser-known clinical opportunities. It’s one of those less traveled career paths that most interests third-year TTUHSC-Abilene pharmacy student Athena Brindle.

Pharmacy Faculty Granted Tenure, Promotions

By Mark Hendricks
March 14, 2019

The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents approved the promotion and tenure of six School of Pharmacy faculty members Feb. 21.

Pharmacy Students Become Advocates in Austin

By Mark Hendricks
March 14, 2019

Fifty students representing all four School of Pharmacy classes and campuses travelled to Austin Feb. 26 for Pharmacy Day at the Texas Capitol to advocate for more accessible health care for Texas residents and to champion advances in the pharmacy profession.

Values at Work

By TTUHSC
March 01, 2019

Abilene faculty and staff presented with commemorative coins representing one of the five values of TTUHSC.