February 2023 Archive

TTUHSC Receives Approval for First Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program

By Suzanna Cisneros
February 22, 2023

TTUHSC received approval and accreditation from the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship in the Department of Pediatrics.

Education

TTUHSC School of Medicine Names Brigadier General as New Executive Associate Dean and Executive Director of Medical Practice

By Suzanna Cisneros
February 17, 2023

TTUHSC School of Medicine announced the appointment of Martin Clay, Jr. as the executive associate dean and executive director of the Central Operating Departments for the TTUHSC MPIP.

Research

Texas Tech and TTUHSC Faculty Named NAI Senior Members

By Allen Ramsey
February 17, 2023

The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has designated four faculty members from the Texas Tech University System as Senior Members.

Drug Use, Family History Can Lead to Heart Disease in Younger Adults

By Melissa Whitfield
February 13, 2023

Abstaining from drug abuse and an early diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) can help prevent heart disease.

Campus Life

Night on the Bayou

By Suzanna Cisneros
February 07, 2023

TTUHSC medical students will celebrate the 2023 Annual Lubbock City Lights Charity Gala at 6 p.m. April 1 at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center.

Health

Exercising with Your Family

By Melissa Whitfield
February 06, 2023

It’s not too late to make a resolution to exercise more and spend quality time with your family. Combining both can lead to long-term benefits for you and your children’s health and their academics.

Health

New Trend for a Healthy Life – Start with a Healthy Heart

By Mohammad Ansari, M.D.
February 06, 2023

Mohammad Ansari, M.D., says keeping a healthy heart is not just a concern for senior adults. It’s something that should be at the forefront of all our minds.