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School of Health Professions Archive

June 23, 2020

Safely Lending an Ear

In addition to lighting up the night sky, the loud popping sounds generated by fireworks can contribute to noise induced hearing loss, the second most common type of inner ear hearing loss after age-related hearing loss.

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June 11, 2020

Helping Patients with Sensory Processing Disorder Navigate an Overwhelming World

Through personalized interventions, occupational therapists can help patients with sensory processing disorders retrain their senses.

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June 10, 2020

TTUHSC Earns High Marks in Global Higher Education Ranking

The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has ranked TTUHSC among the top 7.1% of 20,000 universities worldwide for 2020-2021.

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June 04, 2020

Helping Patients with Aphasia Connect to the Outside World

Aphasia is a disorder that affects a patient’s ability to use and understand language. Speech therapy can help them overcome these challenges.

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May 28, 2020

Patients Want to Age In Place, and Occupational Therapists are Helping

Occupational therapists help the growing number of Americans over 65 age in place. Learn more about TTUHSC’s new doctoral program.

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May 21, 2020

Treating Tinnitus: Making Ringing in the Ears a Non-Issue

Learn how audiologists work with patients to manage their tinnitus to make it a non-issue.

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May 20, 2020

Virtual Tribute Honors TTUHSC Class of 2020

Though unable to conduct traditional graduation festivities, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) recognized the grace and determination with which its Class of 2020 overcame the trials and hardships brought on by a pandemic with in its first-ever virtual graduation tribute.

tags: Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, Statline, Stories

May 14, 2020

Can I Study for a Health Care Profession Online?

From clinical mental health counseling to occupational therapy and healthcare management, you can study for a health care profession online at TTUHSC.

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