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February 11, 2026

The John Wayne Cancer Foundation Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Announced

TTUHSC is collaborating with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and has established the Big Cure Endowment, which supports the university’s efforts to reduce cancer incidence and increase survivability of people in rural and underserved areas.

tags: Health, Lubbock, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

February 10, 2026

TTUHSC Receives $1 Million Gift from Amarillo National Bank to Expand and Enhance Pediatric Care in the Panhandle

TTUHSC School of Medicine leaders accepted a $1 million philanthropic gift from Amarillo National Bank on Tuesday (Feb. 10), marking a transformational investment in pediatric care for the Texas Panhandle.

tags: Amarillo, Education, Health, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

February 06, 2026

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin Announces Pediatric Residency Program Gift

TTUHSC Permian Basin, along with the Permian Strategic Partnership and the Scharbauer Foundation, Feb. 5 announced a gift that will fund a new pediatric residency.

tags: Education, Health, Permian Basin, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

November 18, 2025

TTUHSC School of Nursing Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of the Abilene Community Health Center

The TTUHSC School of Nursing hosted a 10-Year Anniversary Celebration and Open House for the Abilene Community Health Center. The center is one of 71 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Texas according to the Texas Health and Human Services.

tags: Abilene, Health, School of Nursing, Stories

July 11, 2025

Historic collaboration brings shipping container-based health care clinic to Jeff Davis County

Texas A&M Health and TTUHSC joined with the student-led organization, Texas A&M BUILD—along with local leadership and other collaborators—to unveil a new, innovative medical care facility for a Trans-Pecos region rural community: a 40-foot, retro-fitted shipping container.

tags: F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health, Health, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

April 29, 2025

Covenant Health Brings Kidney Transplant Surgery Back to West Texas

The Kidney Transplant Program at Covenant Medical Center will provide life-changing opportunities for patients suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney conditions.

tags: Health, Lubbock, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

January 09, 2025

New Year, New You

Patti May, M.D., family medicine, Texas Tech Physicians Multispecialty Clinic, explains the different procedures available to help older and younger people look refreshed.

tags: Health, Lubbock, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

January 07, 2025

New Procedure Offers Hope for COPD Sufferers in the Panhandle

For those who have successfully quit smoking but may have significant limitations from the residual lung damage associated with emphysema, a new medical procedure called Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR) is now available in Amarillo.

tags: Amarillo, Health, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

December 05, 2024

Navigating Family Stress During the Holiday Season

Nicole Noble, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, offered insights to help manage difficult family dynamics during this time of year.

tags: Health, Lubbock, School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

October 16, 2023

TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging Hosts Alzheimer’s Awareness Symposium

To spotlight and address the challenges posed by this disease, the TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging will host several events in November as part of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.

tags: Garrison Institute on Aging, Health, Lubbock, Statline, Stories

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