February 03, 2021

TTUHSC Requests Community Input About Pandemic and Vaccine

Researchers from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Julia Jones Matthews Department of Public Health have developed a survey to learn how many people intend to either get the vaccine or skip it and the reason behind their decision.

February 03, 2021

Research Indicates Expanded Telemedicine Use Will Continue Post-Pandemic

One of most significant adjustments brought on by the virus is how we receive health care, as in-person visits to a practitioner’s physical location were quickly replaced by telemedicine, which relies on modern technology to bring the doctor and patient together remotely.

February 02, 2021

Don’t Forget About the Other Vaccinations

Pediatritians Fatma Aboulnasr, M.D. and Cheyene Bownds, M.D. encourage parents to remember the importance of other vaccinations for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 01, 2021

COVID Fatigue

Dr. Ebtesam Attaya Islam, M.D., Ph.D., shares the struggles and sacrifices of working in an intensive-care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 01, 2021

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January 29, 2021

Showcasing TTUHSC’s Values-Based Culture

Highlighting some of the individuals who have been recognized by others within the TTUHSC community for upholding the university’s values-based culture while shaping the future of health care for our institution.

January 28, 2021

Should Pregnant Women Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Teresa Baker, M.D., an Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician at Texas Tech Physicians in Amarillo and a professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), recently addressed this topic, stating that many health care professionals believe the virus itself to be much more dangerous than the vaccine.

January 27, 2021

Faculty Honored at State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation

During a virtual presentation of the 2021 TTUHSC State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation, faculty members and teams were recognized for excellence in teaching, research, teamwork and more.

January 20, 2021

Reward Outweighs Workload for Pharmacist in Charge of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy alumnus Jamie McCarrell, Pharm.D., recently made the move from teaching at his alma mater to hospital pharmacy management as the director of pharmacy for BSA Health System in Amarillo. This is a move that came with greater responsibility in the fight against COVID-19.

January 18, 2021

Facilitating the Collaborative Spirit of Research

The Image Analysis and Molecular Biology Core Facilities, or “the Core" facilities, are research laboratories located on the 4th and 5th floors at the TTUHSC campus in Lubbock. These facilities provide unique opportunities and support for the faculty, staff and students at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in their pursuit of groundbreaking research.