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Published Consensus Statement Offers UTI Treatment Recommendations

March 19, 2020

Published Consensus Statement Offers UTI Treatment Recommendations

As a member of AMDA’s Infection Advisory Committee, Kalin Clifford, Pharm.D., an assistant professor for the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, helped develop a consensus statement in an effort to devise consistent guidelines for treating urinary tract infections.

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tags: Dallas, Faculty, Research, School of Pharmacy, Statline, Stories

Where Can You Work With a Clinical Lab Science Degree?

March 19, 2020

Where Can You Work With a Clinical Lab Science Degree?

Clinical lab scientists play an important role in health care and have extensive job opportunities. A bachelor’s degree prepares students to work in hospitals, research labs, and industry settings.

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tags: School of Health Professions, Stories

Amid COVID-19 Concerns, Texas Panhandle Poison Center Warns: Don’t Drink Your Bleach

March 18, 2020

Amid COVID-19 Concerns, Texas Panhandle Poison Center Warns: Don’t Drink Your Bleach

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC) warns that drinking bleach will not prevent COVID-19 infections and could cause serious injury.

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

Staying Mentally, Physically Healthy During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 17, 2020

Staying Mentally, Physically Healthy During COVID-19 Pandemic

Psychiatrist Amy Stark, M.D., makes recommendations to stay both mentally and physically healthy during this time of uncertainty.

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tags: Amarillo, COVID-19, Faculty, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

Coronavirus Update: March 12, 2020

March 13, 2020

Coronavirus Update: March 12, 2020

Thursday, March 12, a message was sent out from the office of President Lori Rice-Spearman, and relayed to the public through a press conference held by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). The message shared updated policy information for students, faculty, staff and the TTUHSC community as a response to the current situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Image source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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tags: COVID-19, Stories

What Does an Athletic Trainer Do?

March 12, 2020

What Does an Athletic Trainer Do?

A career as an athletic trainer can take you from the sports field to performing arts, and even outer space.

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tags: School of Health Professions, Stories

Future Healthcare Professionals’ Experience Fuels Passion in Young Students

March 11, 2020

Future Healthcare Professionals’ Experience Fuels Passion in Young Students

Each year, students of all ages and backgrounds come to the Future Healthcare Professionals’ Experience (FHPE) hosted by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). Led by students and faculty at TTUHSC, the event is a workshop on campus where students interested in careers in health sciences get guided tours and hands-on experience in real on-campus facilities.

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tags: COVID-19, Lubbock, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, Statline, Stories, Students

Watson on Connecting With Students

March 10, 2020

Watson on Connecting With Students

“I think I’ve attended every nursing school in the Lubbock area and graduated from every one of them,” Jeff Watson, DPN, RN, TTUHSC School of Nursing assistant professor said. “I went to vocational nursing school at South Plains College [in Lubbock, Texas] back in the ‘80s and then I moved to Dallas to attend a small bible college, Christ For The Nations Institute. On the day I graduated, I was packed and ready to come back to Lubbock.”

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tags: School of Nursing, Statline, Stories

CPRIT Awards Research Grant to TTUHSC’s Reynolds

March 09, 2020

CPRIT Awards Research Grant to TTUHSC’s Reynolds

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in February announced a $1,196,214 grant to C. Patrick Reynolds, M.D., Ph.D., director for the School of Medicine Cancer Center at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC).

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

More Than a Substance Abuse Counseling Degree: Making a Difference

March 09, 2020

More Than a Substance Abuse Counseling Degree: Making a Difference

Learn how TTUHSC-SHP Master of Science in Addiction Counseling is more than a substance abuse counseling degree — it’s a professionally-focused, well-rounded experience!

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tags: School of Health Professions, Stories

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