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School of Health Professions Archive

March 07, 2024

Is it COVID, Flu, or RSV? Find Out With Just One Swab

Celesta Gibbs, Assistant Professor in Molecular Pathology for the Department of Laboratory Sciences and Primary Care, spoke about this cutting-edge technology and how it can benefit patients and the future of health care.

tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

March 05, 2024

TTUHSC Commercial Venture TKQuant Receives European Patent

TKQuant LLC, a company formed through TTUHSC, was awarded the European patent for Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Netherlands.

tags: Research, School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

February 22, 2024

Finding Purpose and Perspective in West Texas

Edgar Garza, second year student in the Master of Athletic Training program, spoke about his journey to TTUHSC and his hopes to shape the future of athletic training.

tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

February 20, 2024

TTUHSC Simulation Program Celebrates Reaccreditation

The TTUHSC Simulation Program has been granted reaccreditation in the areas of teaching/education and assessment by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, the largest health care simulation accrediting body in the world.

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

February 08, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Addressing the Stigma of Substance Use Through Interprofessional Education

Zach Sneed, Ph.D., CRC, LCDC, BC-TMH, spoke about the stigmas surrounding substance use, and how providers can effectively collaborate to provide an improved health care experience.

tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

January 25, 2024

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Rural Adolescents

Leigh Ann Reel, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A, discussed the causes and prevention strategies for noise-induced hearing loss, particularly for adolescents in rural areas.

tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

January 11, 2024

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.

tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

January 09, 2024

New Year’s Resolutions to Exercise: Why Some Flourish While Others Falter

Toby Brooks, Ph.D., director of the Master of Athletic Training program at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s School of Health Professions, advises on fitness goals.

tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

December 21, 2023

Navigating Screen Time and Mental Health in the Digital Era

Logan Winkelman, Ph.D., program director for the clinical mental health counseling program at TTUHSC, addresses excessive screen time and provides tips to focus on for the new year.

tags: Mental Health Resource Hub, School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

December 21, 2023

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 a PAs role.

tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories