November 15, 2017

Understanding Addiction

Through the Betty Ford Center’s Summer Institute program, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center medical students and faculty have a first-hand look at what happens to those suffering from addiction, what struggles the disease brings and how the disease is treated.

November 09, 2017

Helping After Harvey

Portia Grant, a senior Veteran to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (VBSN) student, knew she wanted to be a part of the military growing up. Her father served for 28 years in the Army before his retirement, and she wanted to follow in his footsteps, enlisting in the Army in 2011. While she wanted to be a soldier, she also wanted to be a health care provider.

November 08, 2017

Garrison Institute on Aging teams with mayor’s office to promote health

October 31, 2017

Poison Center completes Fall Medication Cleanout events

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC) completed its fall Medication Cleanout cycle Oct. 28 at the TTUHSC Amarillo campus.

October 30, 2017

Making a Difference: The Free Clinic Extraordinary Volunteers

“I immediately fell in love with the services and the care provided to those who have no other option. I felt a sense of purpose every time I stepped through the doors. The Free Clinic gave me autonomy and the space to learn. It gave me a chance to have a real impact on the lives of my patients. It gave me a chance to address not only medical issues, but social issues as well. I have helped patients get expensive medications delivered to their homes. I have found homeless patients a place to stay for the night. I helped patients get on the path to become insured for a surgery they needed. I have developed all these skills in such safe space, and I have been able to achieve all of this in medical school. This is an amazing opportunity that we have at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and I think it adds so much value to the Lubbock community.”

October 28, 2017

TTUHSC Pediatrics Club & TTU Athletics host Kids Health Fair

The TTUHSC Pediatrics Club & TTU Athletics hosted a Halloween Kids Health Fair, where students educated children about choosing a healthy lifestyle and making better choices.

October 28, 2017

TTUHSC & TTU Student Government hosted Walk n' Wag to Help Pets Hurt by Harvey

TTUHSC student government and their pups dressed up for the Walk n' Walk yesterday at Urbanovsky Park to raise money for pets left without a home after Hurricane Harvey

October 26, 2017

Ervin Elementary Fifth Graders Become Doctors for a Day

Sixty Joan Y. Ervin Elementary School fifth graders experienced a day in the life of a medical student. TTUHSC Student National Medical Association (SNMA) medical students hosted the Doctors for a Day Mini Camp.

October 26, 2017

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Researchers Use a Pump-induced Disease to Define Underlying Molecular Mechanism

Researchers at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) investigated a pump-induced disease and defined the molecular mechanism that triggers it. The study, “On the effect of hyperaldosteronism-inducing mutations in Na/K pumps,” was published in the October issue of the Journal of General Physiology.

October 26, 2017

October an important month for Pharmacy Practice faculty

October was a noteworthy month for several Department of Pharmacy Practice faculty members from TTUHSC’s School of Pharmacy.