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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.

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

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.

tags: Abilene, Administration, Amarillo, Dallas, Faculty, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Lubbock, Permian Basin, President, Research, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, Statline, Stories

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.

tags: Alumni, Amarillo, COVID-19, School of Pharmacy, Statline, Stories

January 14, 2021

The Trouble With Fad Diets

At the start of the year, it can be customary to re-focus on health and wellness through resolutions. While 2021 might not have the same diet-centric marketing inundation as years past, there are still plenty of companies and influencers trying to pull people into their so-called healthy-lifestyle circles.

tags: Amarillo, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

January 11, 2021

Pharmacy Researcher Receives CPRIT Grant for Cancer Research Equipment

Nearly $3 million in imaging equipment arrived at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy in Amarillo thanks to a grant from the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).

tags: Amarillo, School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Statline, Stories

December 07, 2020

Team Members Honored at 2020 Awards Ceremony

On November 13, employees throughout the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) were honored for their exceptional efforts and years of service at the 2020 Distinguished Staff Awards ceremony.

tags: Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas, Events, General, Lubbock, Permian Basin, Staff, Statline, Stories, Values

December 04, 2020

Safe Toys And Gifts Month Encourages Age-Appropriate Gifts For Children

December has been established as National Safe Toys and Gifts month—a time to a create a wonderful gift-giving experience for all involved by choosing developmentally-appropriate toys for little ones.

tags: Amarillo, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

November 09, 2020

TTUHSC Scientist Takes Next Step in Search for Bone Disease Treatment

For more than a decade, Hiranmoy Das, Ph.D., has been investigating how Kruppel-like Factor 2 (KLF2), a gene that codes protein into a specific human chromosome, influences the development of bone and musculoskeletal diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.

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

October 27, 2020

Texas Tech Physicians Psychiatrists Offer Advice to Thrive During Election Season

No matter your political affiliation, it’s likely the 2020 election has had a significant impact on your mental health. In fact, nearly 70% of U.S. adults say that the presidential election is a significant source of stress—an increase from the 2016 presidential election when 52% expressed similar sentiments.

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

September 28, 2020

TTUHSC School of Medicine Students Working on COVID-19 Epidemiology Study

Three Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine students need the public’s input for a COVID-19 epidemiology study. The investigation involves analyzing data collected from a symptom reporting app.