Daily Dose

Texas Tech Physicians Archive

July 20, 2026

Stay Safe: Preventing Summertime Dehydration

As the summer heat continues to intensify, so does the risk for dehydration. Prioritizing hydration this summer can protect you and your loved ones from potentially life-threatening complications.

tags: Health, Lubbock, School of Medicine, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

April 17, 2026

UMC Health System, TTUHSC Celebrate New UMC TLC² Foundation Cancer Center

UMC Health System and the TTUHSC today (April 17) celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new UMC TLC2 Foundation Cancer Center. Opening Monday (April 20), the cancer center marks a new era in cancer care for patients and the region.

tags: Feature Stories, Health, Lubbock, School of Medicine, Texas Tech Physicians

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

December 29, 2025

Making Mental Health a Priority in the New Year

Sarah Mallard Wakefield, M.D., a psychiatrist with Texas Tech Physicians, talks about strategies to combat widespread and growing anxiety.

tags: School of Medicine, Texas Tech Physicians

December 04, 2025

Clinical Research Institute a Source of Pride for Retiring Griswold

Upon his retirement, John Griswold, M.D., reflects on the Clinical Research Institute and what it has achieved.

tags: Research, School of Medicine, Texas Tech Physicians

November 10, 2025

Celebrating Veterans: TTUHSC’s General Martin Clay’s Legacy of Service and Leadership

From his initial enlistment in the Army National Guard 36 years ago to his leadership in military and civilian health care management roles, Major General Martin Clay’s career has been shaped by adaptability, mission focus and service to others.

tags: Lubbock, School of Medicine, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

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

June 03, 2025

TTUHSC Professor and Surgeon Receives National Award

The American Burn Association (ABA) recently presented the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to TTUHSC professor and burn surgeon John A. Griswold, M.D.

tags: 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.