February 27, 2018

Simple Changes for a Healthy Heart

Heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women in the United States, but is also one of the most preventable health issues. Scott Shurmur, M.D., says simple daily habits can help promote greater heart health.

February 15, 2018

How to Help Children with Tragedies in the Media

With the latest mass shooting in Florida, parents may have concerns about how their children process the violence on television, social media and the Internet. Michael Gomez, Ph.D., a child trauma psychologist at Texas Tech Physicians – Pediatrics, said there are steps parents and caregivers can take to help their children deal with the tragic images.

February 05, 2018

TTP’s Harper Named 2017 Outstanding PA

The Texas Academy of Physician Assistants recently named D. Shane Harper, a clinical physician assistant in Amarillo, its Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year.

January 29, 2018

Atrial fibrillation – What you need to know

Electricians of the heart (cardiac electrophysiologist) treat different forms of heart rhythm problems but by far, atrial fibrillation (afib) is the most common with millions of people in the United States affected. Unfortunately, the affected number of people is on the rise.

December 02, 2017

Tis the Season for Parties and Those Extra Pounds

November 21, 2017

Time to Talk Turkey

November 21, 2017

Time to Talk Turkey

November 15, 2017

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ENROLLMENT REMAINS CONSTANT IN RURAL TEXAS

TTP CEO Brent Magers

October 20, 2017

BOO! Beware of Scary Pumpkin Carving Injuries

“Halloween is thought of as a kids and family holiday, and most want to have their children involved,” said Brendan Mackay, an orthopaedic surgeon at the Texas Tech Physicians Hand Clinic. “But the reality is, this is one of the most dangerous times for hand injuries in both adults and kids from carving pumpkins.”

October 19, 2017

Farming Accident Patient Receives Life-Saving Trauma Care