May 01, 2018

Could You Have Skin Cancer?

Texas Tech Physicians - Dermatology will host a free skin cancer screening.

April 24, 2018

Many treatments available to address infertility

Deciding to start a family is an exciting milestone for most couples. For many, becoming pregnant happens easily. However, one in seven couples requires medical treatment to achieve pregnancy, which includes 6.7 million women in the United States.

April 05, 2018

Second Annual West Texas Breast Disease Symposium

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) will host the Second Annual Breast Disease Symposium: Technology is a Good Servant But a Bad Master 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 21 at the McInturff Conference Center, 602 Indiana Ave.

April 03, 2018

Cancer Screening Information Fair to Take Place April 14

Texas Tech Physicians of Amarillo is hosting a cost-free cancer screening information fair for the general public from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. April 14 at SimCentral, located at 1280 S. Coulter St. This Saturday event is also free to all TTUHSC staff, students and faculty.

March 19, 2018

10th Annual Update in General Internal Medicine

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) will host the 10th Annual Update in General Internal Medicine March 30 – 31 at the TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building, 3601 Fourth St.

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