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Study Suggests Increased Risks for COVID-19 Patients Who Smoke, Vape

July 21, 2020

Study Suggests Increased Risks for COVID-19 Patients Who Smoke, Vape

Luca Cucullo, Ph.D., and TTUHSC graduate research assistant Sabrina Rahman Archie reviewed the role smoking and vaping may play in the cerebrovascular and neurological dysfunction of those who contract the virus.

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tags: Research, School of Pharmacy, Statline, Stories, TTUHSC in the News

Face Masks and Face Coverings: Do They Work in the Fight Against COVID-19?

July 16, 2020

Face Masks and Face Coverings: Do They Work in the Fight Against COVID-19?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, much debate has surrounded the use of masks and face coverings. Let’s put this debate to an end.

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tags: Amarillo, COVID-19, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

Breaking Out of the Spiral of Addiction Through Mental Health Counseling

July 16, 2020

Breaking Out of the Spiral of Addiction Through Mental Health Counseling

A licensed mental health counselor can help individuals break the cycle of addiction by learning how to live well.

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tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

Easing Children Into Mask-Wearing Habits

July 14, 2020

Easing Children Into Mask-Wearing Habits

Even with parents paving the way to a “new normal,” it’s inevitable that many children will feel lost in this new era of uncertainty. The steady increase of reported cases raises concerns about public outings of all kinds⁠—and while some plans can be canceled, doctors’ appointments remain paramount as the entire community strives for continued health and wellness. Fortunately, health care providers take COVID-19 precautions seriously and aim to support patients both at home and in the waiting room.

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tags: Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

What Is Health Care Administration?

July 10, 2020

What Is Health Care Administration?

What is health care administration? The answer: a high-demand field with leadership and management opportunities in all levels of health care organizations.

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tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

What Are the Most Promising Careers in Health Care?

July 02, 2020

What Are the Most Promising Careers in Health Care?

Prepare for the most promising careers in health care at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, including physician assistant and physical therapist.

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tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

Amarillo Physician Advises Heat Safety Awareness

July 02, 2020

Amarillo Physician Advises Heat Safety Awareness

As the temperatures continue to rise, Rodney Young, M.D., FAAFP, advises people to lookout for signs and symptoms of heat-related stress when working or playing outside.

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

Choosing to Wear A Mask

June 30, 2020

Choosing to Wear A Mask

Steven L. Berk, M.D., addresses the decision to wear a mask in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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tags: COVID-19, News Releases, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

Brooke Walterscheid Named Texas Tech University System Student Regent

June 29, 2020

Brooke Walterscheid Named Texas Tech University System Student Regent

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Brooke Walterscheid as the student regent for the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents for the 2020-21 academic year, his office announced Thursday (June 18). Walterscheid, originally from Muenster, Texas, is a fourth-year medical student at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

Gold Humanism Honor Society Chapter Receives Exemplary Rating

June 29, 2020

Gold Humanism Honor Society Chapter Receives Exemplary Rating

The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) is a national organization honoring medical students. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) GHHS chapter, established in 2007 and rooted in service and dedication to caring for others, recently received an exemplary rating from the national board for service in the community.

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tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, TTUHSC in the News

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