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School of Health Professions Archive

October 24, 2024

TTUHSC’s Flores and Gutierrez Named to HACU’s Leadership Programs

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) announced two TTUHSC members who will be part of the HACU Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo and the HACU Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program.

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September 24, 2024

Funding Rural Hospitals

In rural Texas communities that rely heavily on their local hospitals, Sharon Hunt, Ph.D., FACHE, CHFP, uses her expertise to help hospitals secure the funding and resources they need to keep their doors open and their communities healthy.

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September 19, 2024

Increases in West Nile and Dengue Fever: What to Know and How to Get Tested and Treated

Texas Health and Human Services recently stated that public health officials are urging citizens to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites.

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September 05, 2024

School of Health Professions Alum: Journey to Ototoxicity Research

A native of El Paso, Texas, Amanda Chiao, AuD, PhD, CCC-A, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at TTUHSC in El Paso and has extensively researched ototoxicity and its impact on people with substance use disorders (SUDs).

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September 03, 2024

Cannabis, Delta 8 and Youth: What You Need to Know

Zach Sneed, Ph.D., CRC, LCDC, sat down to share what we currently know regarding the use of Cannabis and Delta 8 among youth and the potential risks and misinformation to be aware of.

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August 26, 2024

Health Literacy for Local Youth: The Dangers of Cannabis on the Developing Brain

Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at TTUHSC Molly Setliff, OTR, OTD, and her son, an MS and biology teacher for a local high school, joined forces to improve the health literacy of freshman students regarding the dangers of ingesting THC.

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August 15, 2024

A Closer Look at OT Capstone Experience

The TTUHSC Occupational Therapy (OT) program’s doctoral capstone is a 14-week, full-time immersion experience within over 30 community-based, educational and traditional practice settings.

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August 06, 2024

Summer Therapy Programs at the School of Health Professions

Since its inception, many programs within the School of Health Professions have committed to providing students with the clinical foundations needed to provide services to diverse populations in the West Texas area and beyond.

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July 03, 2024

PAs and Telehealth: Increasing Access to Patient Care

The PA profession and telehealth were both created to improve and expand access to patient care. PA Abby Buterbaugh discussed the value that her profession and telehealth has brought to health care.

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June 13, 2024

TTUHSC SHP Ranks Among the Top in Texas and the Nation

A number of platforms, including U.S. News and World Report, released rankings highlighting the best Health Sciences University programs. The School of Health Professions programs ranked among the top.

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