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Permian Basin Fellowship Program Works to Break Down Mental Health Stigma in West Texas

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • December 10, 2020

Unique to The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Family Medicine Department in Odessa, Texas, the Family Medicine Mental Health (FMMH) Fellowship Program is designed to offer training in psychological practices. Within the program, fellows provide integrative care as they train alongside primary care residents.

Team Members Honored at 2020 Awards Ceremony

  • By Clara McKenney
  • December 07, 2020

On November 13, employees throughout the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) were honored for their exceptional efforts and years of service at the 2020 Distinguished Staff Awards ceremony.

Texas Tech Physicians Psychiatrists Offer Advice to Thrive During Election Season

  • By Meaghan Collier
  • October 27, 2020

No matter your political affiliation, it’s likely the 2020 election has had a significant impact on your mental health. In fact, nearly 70% of U.S. adults say that the presidential election is a significant source of stress—an increase from the 2016 presidential election when 52% expressed similar sentiments.

TTUHSC Wins Awards for COVID-19 Social Media Campaigns

  • By Kelly Podzemny
  • August 31, 2020

The TTUHSC Office of Communications & Marketing recently received one gold award and one honorable mention for social media campaigns entered in the 2020 dotCOMM Awards.

Caring For Reusable Face Coverings

  • By TTUHSC
  • July 27, 2020

Ramachandra Chemitiganti, M.D., spoke with us about the importance of wearing face coverings and how to properly maintain and clean reusable and homemade masks.

TTUHSC Earns High Marks in Global Higher Education Ranking

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • June 10, 2020

The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has ranked TTUHSC among the top 7.1% of 20,000 universities worldwide for 2020-2021.

And the Envelope Please – Medical Students Match with a Virtual Envelope

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • March 20, 2020

Public gatherings and events have been canceled due to social distancing in order to avoid spreading illness and Match Day was no different. This year, the anticipation came in the form of an email with students opening their notification with friends and families.

Five Ways to Encourage Love at Home

  • By Kate Gollahan
  • February 13, 2020

To some degree, Valentine’s Day starts and ends in your child’s classroom: the Star Wars cards, candy hearts and pink-and-red crafts only last one day. But the inclusivity, affection and love shown in the classroom starts with what we can exemplify at home. It also helps other kids at school when that love manifests into your children’s treatment of their peers. If you’re looking for new ways to demonstrate caring behavior at home, here are five ideas for your family this Valentine’s day that not only exhibit love, but have lasting benefits for your child’s overall wellbeing.

TTUHSC Receives Support from The Permian Strategic Partnership to Provide Expanded Access to Health Care Through Additional Medical Residents

  • By Emily Holeva
  • January 31, 2020

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Family and Community Medicine Rural Residency Program announces a $5.9 million contribution from The Permian Strategic Partnership to expand health care resources to Permian Basin communities.

Abstract Submissions Open for Student Research Week

  • By Amy Skousen
  • January 29, 2020

The 32nd annual Student Research Week (SRW) celebrates our outstanding TTUHSC student research. Students from each school can present and explore new research and ideas while learning from different researchers.

TTUHSC Receives Support from Midland Development Corporation to Expand Physician Assistant Program

  • By Emily Holeva
  • January 10, 2020

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions Physician Assistant (PA) Program announced a $5 million gift from the Midland Development Corporation (MDC)for expansion to the program.

The Campaign for Your Life, Our Purpose Surpasses Goal

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • January 09, 2020

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) announced today (Dec. 17) The Campaign for Your Life, Our Purpose raised more than $102.5 million, surpassing its goal of $100 million.

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