January 2021 Archive

COVID Fatigue

  • By Ebtesam Attaya Islam
  • February 01, 2021

Dr. Ebtesam Attaya Islam, M.D., Ph.D., shares the struggles and sacrifices of working in an intensive-care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Campus Life

Showcasing TTUHSC’s Values-Based Culture

  • By Clara McKenney
  • January 29, 2021

Highlighting some of the individuals who have been recognized by others within the TTUHSC community for upholding the university’s values-based culture while shaping the future of health care for our institution.

Should Pregnant Women Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine?

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • January 28, 2021

Teresa Baker, M.D., an Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician at Texas Tech Physicians in Amarillo and a professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), recently addressed this topic, stating that many health care professionals believe the virus itself to be much more dangerous than the vaccine.

Faculty Honored at State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation

  • By Kelly Podzemny
  • January 27, 2021

During a virtual presentation of the 2021 TTUHSC State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation, faculty members and teams were recognized for excellence in teaching, research, teamwork and more.

Reward Outweighs Workload for Pharmacist in Charge of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

  • By Amber Bustos
  • January 20, 2021

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy alumnus Jamie McCarrell, Pharm.D., recently made the move from teaching at his alma mater to hospital pharmacy management as the director of pharmacy for BSA Health System in Amarillo. This is a move that came with greater responsibility in the fight against COVID-19.

Facilitating the Collaborative Spirit of Research

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • January 18, 2021

The Image Analysis and Molecular Biology Core Facilities, or “the Core" facilities, are research laboratories located on the 4th and 5th floors at the TTUHSC campus in Lubbock. These facilities provide unique opportunities and support for the faculty, staff and students at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in their pursuit of groundbreaking research.

TTUHSC’s Dissanaike Appointed to Texas Medical Board District Three Review Committee

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • January 15, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Department of Surgery Chair Sharmila Dissanaike, M.D., to the Texas Medical Board District Three Review Committee. Dissanaike holds this appointment until the end of her term on January 15, 2026.

The Trouble With Fad Diets

  • By Meaghan Collier
  • January 14, 2021

At the start of the year, it can be customary to re-focus on health and wellness through resolutions. While 2021 might not have the same diet-centric marketing inundation as years past, there are still plenty of companies and influencers trying to pull people into their so-called healthy-lifestyle circles.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Names New Provost and Chief Academic Officer

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • January 12, 2021

TTUHSC announced the appointment of Darrin D’Agostino, D.O., MPH, MBA, as provost and chief academic officer. D’Agostino currently is the executive dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and vice provost of Health Affairs for Kansas City University.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces New Rural Telehealth Initiative’s Telehealth Broadband Pilot Program

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • January 11, 2021

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new Rural Telehealth Initiative’s Telehealth Broadband Pilot Program. TTUHSC will serve as a community site and state partner.

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