November 2021 Archive

Health

Holidays Provide Opportunity to Discuss Family Medical History and Health Care Directives

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • November 30, 2021

Kelly Klein, M.D., a family medicine doctor for Texas Tech Physicians and program director for the hospice and palliative medicine fellowship program at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, said holiday gatherings also are a good time to discuss family medical histories.

Campus Life

TTUHSC Vision Highlighted at State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • November 16, 2021

On Nov. 4, Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) spoke at the State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation. Rice-Spearman emphasized TTUHSC’s vision—to transform health care through innovation and collaboration.

Research

New Research to Examine Effects of Vitamin E on Obesity

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • November 11, 2021

Vitamin E has antioxidant properties that protect cells against molecules produced when your body breaks down food. Leslie Shen, Ph.D., C.C.R.P., said these molecules may play a role in other diseases such as obesity.

Health

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

  • By Shaili K. Felton, M.D.
  • November 10, 2021

For National Diabetes Awareness month, Shaili K. Felton, M.D., takes the opportunity to cover the basics of diabetes so that individuals can take control of their health.

Transition to Fall May Have Some People Feeling the Blues

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • November 09, 2021

Kelly Bennett, M.D., a family medicine doctor at Texas Tech Physicians and associate professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine, addresses a form of depression known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a low level of depression that's common in the northern hemisphere during this time of year.

Research

TTUHSC Researchers to Study Efficacy of Telepractice in Treating Children Born with Cleft Palate

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • November 09, 2021

The clinical trial grant, “Speech Intervention via Telepractice for Children with Repaired Cleft Palate: Randomized Controlled Trial and Assessment of Speech Production and Perception Skills,” is the first multi-year NIH grant awarded to the School of Health Professions.

Education

Creating Better Lives Through Careers in Healthcare

  • By School of Health Professions
  • November 04, 2021

The School of Health Professions offers numerous programs for those passionate about improving quality of life for patients.

Campus Life

TTUHSC Recognizes Distinguished Alumni

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • November 01, 2021

On October 8, the 2020-2021 Distinguished Alumni award recipients gathered together for a celebration dinner held at the Academic Event Center in Lubbock.

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