December 07, 2018

Waging Battle Against Opioid Crisis

More than two million Americans struggle with opioid use disorders, and 130 people die every day from opioid overdose — a statistic rivaling some of the more common major diseases —causing most experts to declare a nationwide opioid epidemic.

December 07, 2018

Do the Winter Blues Make You Sad?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a condition where a person has symptoms of mild depression due to decreasing amounts of daylight. Symptoms can include overeating, oversleeping, down mood, weight gain and isolating oneself.

December 07, 2018

Making a Difference: The Free Clinic Extraordinary Volunteers

December 07, 2018

A Cultural Affair with Superheroes

SNMA is necessary to provide a positive example to at risk communities who may not be able to realize their full potential as a physician, simply because they never saw someone like themselves achieve their dream in medicine

December 01, 2018

Foot Soldiers for Foster Kids

Superior Healthplan presented the 2018 Foster Care Center of Excellence Award to TTUHSC physicians Patterson, Michal Pankratz, M.D., Todd Bell, M.D., and Rachel Anderson, M.D.

November 19, 2018

Lubbock City Lights Receives Award for Outstanding Volunteer Organization

Lubbock City Lights recieved the Outstanding Volunteer Organization from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Lubbock Chapter.This award honors a civic organization that demonstrates outstanding skills in coordinating and motivating fundraising projects for the benefit of their mission.

November 08, 2018

The ‘Xs’ and ‘Ys’ of Brain Health

Nearly 300 faculty and students from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Angelo State University Archer College of Health and Human Services attended the 2018 Gender-Specific Medicine and Women’s Health Symposium Oct. 26 at TTUHSC.

November 08, 2018

Health Care for All

The Larry Combest Community Health & Wellness Center and the Combest Central Community Health Center provide a range of services for individuals in West Texas to improve access to care and reduce or eliminate health disparities among high risk populations.

November 08, 2018

Barber Shops and Blood Pressure Checks

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center medical students have worked with barbershops and beauty salons to tackle a silent killer — high blood pressure. The Barber Shop Blood Pressure Group allows customers to do one-stop shopping when it comes to their barber and their health.

November 07, 2018

TTUHSC School of Nursing Dean Recognized for Outstanding Service by American Nurses Credentialing Center

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) presented its prestigious Margretta Madden Styles President’s Award to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing Dean Michael Evans, Ph.D., R.N., NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN. The award recognizing his outstanding eight years of service as ANCC president, board member, and board director was announced Oct. 25 at the National Magnet Conference in Denver.