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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

Possible Societal Gains From Increased Investment in Women’s Health Research

December 29, 2021

Possible Societal Gains From Increased Investment in Women’s Health Research

Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring and responding to the underrepresentation of women in health research, in particular the inequities that exist when it comes to funding dedicated to improving the lives of women.

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tags: Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health, Stories

Is Weight Loss Your New Year’s Resolution?

December 28, 2021

Is Weight Loss Your New Year’s Resolution?

Despite the health implications of carrying a few extra pounds, Drew Payne, M.D., an internal medicine practitioner for Texas Tech Physicians, said being overweight is viewed as a cosmetic flaw rather than a disease. That misconception, he contended, is a reflection of how society defines obesity and views people who are overweight.

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tags: School of Medicine, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

Holidays Create Challenges for Those Living With Addiction

December 21, 2021

Holidays Create Challenges for Those Living With Addiction

Susan Bergeson, Ph.D., a University Distinguished Professor for the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry at TTUHSC School of Medicine, said that while the addiction spotlight has turned toward the opioid epidemic, more people continue to die annually from alcohol use disorder.

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tags: School of Medicine, Stories

TTUHSC Pharmacy Professor Named President-Elect of American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

December 20, 2021

TTUHSC Pharmacy Professor Named President-Elect of American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

Craig Cox, Pharm. D., was named president-elect of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).

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tags: Faculty, General, Lubbock, Miscellaneous, School of Pharmacy, Stories, TTUHSC in the News

TTUHSC Joins Dementia Friendly America

December 20, 2021

TTUHSC Joins Dementia Friendly America

The Garrison Institute on Aging, a research institute of TTUHSC, recently continued efforts to expand its horizons and contributions to the community by joining a national network of individuals, communities and organizations known as Dementia Friendly America.

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tags: Garrison Institute on Aging, Stories

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