May 2020 Archive

Treating Tinnitus: Making Ringing in the Ears a Non-Issue

By School of Health Professions
May 21, 2020

Learn how audiologists work with patients to manage their tinnitus to make it a non-issue.

Virtual Tribute Honors TTUHSC Class of 2020

By Mark Hendricks
May 20, 2020

Though unable to conduct traditional graduation festivities, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) recognized the grace and determination with which its Class of 2020 overcame the trials and hardships brought on by a pandemic with in its first-ever virtual graduation tribute.

TTUHSC Recognizes School of Pharmacy Faculty, Staff

By Kelly Podzemny
May 19, 2020

The TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy conducted its annual Celebration of Achievement May 8 to recognize faculty and staff who have helped make the 2019-2020 school year a special one for students.

Fulbright Board Selects TTUHSC Faculty Member for Scholar Program

By Mark Hendricks
May 19, 2020

Courtney Queen, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Department of Public Health at the TTUHSC, was selected to be a Fulbright U.S. Scholar.

Study Could Lead to New Scale for Stratifying Neuroblastoma Risk

By Mark Hendricks
May 18, 2020

Results from a study conducted by a research team led by C. Patrick Reynolds, M.D., Ph.D., director of the TTUHSC School of Medicine Cancer Center, may prove to be a landmark in pediatric oncology.

Texas Tech Physicians Psychiatry Partners with Covenant Health to Provide New Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Clinic

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 18, 2020

For those struggling with chemical dependency, making a step towards treatment can be challenging and often filled with uncertainty. Texas Tech Physicians Psychiatry has partnered with Covenant Health to offer a new Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Clinic (IOP).

Can I Study for a Health Care Profession Online?

By School of Health Professions
May 14, 2020

From clinical mental health counseling to occupational therapy and healthcare management, you can study for a health care profession online at TTUHSC.

TTUHSC Honors School of Nursing Faculty

By Kate Gollahon
May 12, 2020

Several Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing faculty were awarded this year for their unparalleled contributions to medical education and patient care. Faculty members were presented with many prestigious awards, including the newly added DAISY Extraordinary Faculty award.

Life on the Front Lines: A TTUHSC Nursing Graduate Shares Her Experience

By Kate Gollahon
May 07, 2020

For the past few weeks, Alyssa Springfield, RN, graduate of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing, has dedicated herself to flattening the curve and healing the sick at the epicenter for coronavirus in the United States—New York City.

Training Future Physicians to Treat Mental Disorders in Children

By School of Medicine
May 07, 2020

Mental health disorders in children can have a lasting, detrimental effect. TTUHSC gives health care professionals the training to help children in need.