June 2023 Archive

Health

Healthcare Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

  • By School of Health Professions
  • June 29, 2023

The future of healthcare quality involves a delicate dance between digital advancements and quality improvement, with patient safety as a top priority.

Research

TTUHSC-TTU Research Collaboration Leads to Possible Drug Targets for Leishmaniasis

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • June 26, 2023

As many as 1 million new Leishmaniasis cases are diagnosed each year and more than 350 million people are at risk of infection. Some forms of the disease also have emerged in Mexico and Texas in recent years.

Health

Summer Safety Tips

  • By Kay Williams
  • June 15, 2023

Brian Kendall, M.D., TTUHSC assistant professor of Emergency Medicine, said it’s no coincidence that serious trauma and injury cases usually spike during the season that most of us associate with rest and recreation.

Health

TTUHSC Dermatologist Discusses Misconceptions Regarding Skin Cancer

  • By Tyler White
  • June 15, 2023

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center dermatologist Michelle Tarbox, M.D., addresses some common misconceptions about skin cancer.

Education

Learning Management Systems and the Future of Digital Learning

  • By School of Health Professions
  • June 15, 2023

With the advent of digital learning platforms and the integration of sophisticated LMS, education is entering a new era that promises enhanced accessibility, personalized instruction and collaborative learning opportunities.

Health

Take Out the Trash

  • By QEP Committee
  • June 13, 2023

When thinking about our wellness, what typically comes to mind are the things we need to add to our daily routines – things like exercise, mindfulness, more fruits and vegetables, and time-management strategies.

Health

Stop and Smell the Roses

  • By QEP Committee
  • June 12, 2023

The rose is one of the most valued and beloved flowers. People often give roses to the people they deeply love or care about.

Health

Coping with Less than Ideal Circumstances

  • By QEP Committee
  • June 12, 2023

Expectations, hopes and dreams: we all have them and most of us work hard to fulfill them. Often our efforts are rewarded and our expectations are met.

Health

Time Management Is Stress Management

  • By QEP Committee
  • June 09, 2023

Many things in life occur in pairs: for example, peanut butter and jelly, sun and sand, shirts and slacks, and wind and rain. When it comes to our wellness, two things that go together are time management and stress management.

Health

Texas Tech Health Check Celebrates 100th Episode

  • By Melissa Whitfield
  • June 07, 2023

Texas Tech Health Check, a podcast produced by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, will celebrate its 100th episode with a special hosted by TTUHSC President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D.

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