February 2020 Archive

How to Become an Addiction/Substance Abuse Counselor in Texas

By School of Health Professions
February 27, 2020

You can help people struggling with addiction and work in a fast-growing career. Enter the in-demand field of addiction and substance abuse counseling with a master’s from TTUHSC.

TTUHSC Experts on the Coronavirus, or COVID-19

By Kate Gollahon
February 26, 2020

COVID-19, commonly known as the Coronavirus, has now spread to 40 countries across the globe, and has been declared a “public health emergency of international concern.” As the virus spreads internationally, our experienced doctors at Texas Tech Physicians are staying informed about the latest details of the virus and how to keep communities of West Texas safe by sharing their insights.

TTUHSC to Host Health Care Career Workshop

By Suzanna Cisneros
February 25, 2020

The 2020 Future Health Care Professionals' Experience (FHPE), hosted by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Pharmacy and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

One Team: Helping Students Find Their Strength

By Melissa Whitfield
February 25, 2020

Lauren Sullivan, Ed.D., has worked in the School of Nursing for over a decade in an array of positions. Her goal is to add value to the nursing student experience by performing her job with a student-centered philosophy and creating chances for students to engage, learn and develop.Sullivan collaborates with the School of Nursing Enrollment Management Coordinators to plan new student orientations for undergraduate and graduate students to ensure the success of their students.

Student Research Week to Highlight Biochemistry

By Suzanna Cisneros
February 24, 2020

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences will host the 32th Annual Student Research Week March 10-13 at the TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building 3601 Fourth St.

For Heart Health, Consider Statins

By Scott Shurmur, M.D.
February 21, 2020

Statins, also known as Hmg CoA Reductase Inhibitors, have been in widespread clinical use as cholesterol-lowering drugs in the U.S. since their introduction in the late 1980s. Within the past 10 or so years, it has become popular, in non-credible publications to criticize statins, citing safety concerns as well as questioning effectiveness. Let’s examine the facts.

Physician Assistant Programs: At the Forefront of Training Primary Care Providers

By School of Health Professions
February 20, 2020

Physician assistant programs are fast-paced learning environments that prepare students to treat patients and assist in medical procedures.

TTUHSC Faculty Presented Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching & Research Awards

By Suzanna Cisneros
February 13, 2020

Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell, chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, and Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) interim president, presented the 2020 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards Thursday.

On the Front Lines of Human Communication: Speech, Language and Hearing Specialists

By School of Health Professions
February 06, 2020

The options open to speech, language and hearing specialists run far and wide. Learn about the pathways that get you there with TTUHSC SHP programs.

The Keto Diet and Cardiovascular Health

By Kate Gollahon
February 04, 2020

A ketogenic diet—or “the Keto Diet,” as it’s commonly called—is a popular weight-loss plan that involves reducing or nearly eliminating carbs, focusing instead on foods that are high in protein and fat. Dr. Scott Shurmur, a cardiologist with Texas Tech Physicians, has answered questions about this diet over the past couple of years.