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Youth Mental Health Crisis: How Professionals, Community Can Help

January 25, 2022

Youth Mental Health Crisis: How Professionals, Community Can Help

In December, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., issued a new Surgeon General's Advisory that emphasized the urgent need to address the country's undeniable youth mental health crisis. Astik Joshi, M.D., and second-year resident Micah Park, M.D. discuss what this advisory means for health care professionals and the community.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

PTSD Affects People from All Walks of Life

January 20, 2022

PTSD Affects People from All Walks of Life

Sarah Mallard Wakefield, M.D., chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, said PTSD develops in the sympathetic nervous system, a part of the body’s autonomic, or automatic nervous system.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

Ergonomics: A Critical Piece of Occupational Therapy Education

January 20, 2022

Ergonomics: A Critical Piece of Occupational Therapy Education

When we hear the word “ergonomics,” many of us merely think of office chairs and good posture, and that’s as far as our understanding goes. But there is much more to ergonomics than just your desk chair.

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tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

TTUHSC Scientist Seeking Solution to Antibiotic Resistance

January 19, 2022

TTUHSC Scientist Seeking Solution to Antibiotic Resistance

A team of researchers led by Hongjun (Henry) Liang, Ph.D., from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Department of Cell Physiology and Molecular Biophysics, recently investigated whether or not a series of novel nanoparticles can kill some of the pathogens that lead to human infection without affecting healthy cells.

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tags: Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Research, Statline, Stories

Students Begin Traditional BSN Program at TTUHSC’s Amarillo Campus

January 19, 2022

Students Begin Traditional BSN Program at TTUHSC’s Amarillo Campus

TTUHSC welcomed the first class of 20 students to the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the Amarillo campus with a welcome event and press conference Jan. 19.

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tags: Amarillo, Feature Stories, School of Nursing, Statline, Stories, Students

Lubbock National Bank Employees Donate to C.A.R.E.

January 14, 2022

Lubbock National Bank Employees Donate to C.A.R.E.

A gift of $10,000 from Lubbock National Bank will help provide care, comfort and healing for abused children from West Texas. Bank representatives presented the check at C.A.R.E. (Center for Advocacy Research and Education) on Jan. 6.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

The Intersection of Physical and Mental Health

January 13, 2022

The Intersection of Physical and Mental Health

Associate Professor Dave Schroeder, Ph.D, spoke about the intersection of physical and mental health. Schroeder is the clinical coordinator and former director of the TTUHSC School of Health Professions Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.

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tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

Winter Weather Poses Unique Challenges to Healthy Skin and Hair

January 12, 2022

Winter Weather Poses Unique Challenges to Healthy Skin and Hair

Michelle Tarbox, M.D., a dermatologist for Texas Tech Physicians, said there are steps we can take to help keep dry skin and hair conditions at bay.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

Improving One’s Health in the New Year

January 11, 2022

Improving One’s Health in the New Year

Many people believe joining a gym or taking up the latest diet plan are the keys to improving their health, but before doing so, Frank Babb, M.D., recommends people schedule a wellness exam with their family doctor.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

Human Obesity and the Role of the Physician Assistant

January 06, 2022

Human Obesity and the Role of the Physician Assistant

Chanaka N Kahathuduwa, M.B.B.S., M.Phil., Ph.D, an Assistant Professor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Physician Assistant Program, spoke about the causes and effects of human obesity and how Physician Assistants (PAs) are equipped to diagnose and treat the problem.

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tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

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