November 24, 2020

The Reason I Wear a Mask

Dr. Billy Philips shares why he wears a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic

February 04, 2020

Study Links Three Key Variables to Higher Rural Mortality Rates in US

Since the 1980s, the all-cause mortality rate in the U.S for rural residents has exceeded that of urban dwellers. In a recently completed study, researchers from the F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) sought to determine why this disparity exists in general, and why specifically this imbalance varies so much between states.

January 17, 2018

F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health Grades States’ Rural Health

January 11, 2018

F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health Grades States’ Rural Health

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health ranked states with rural counties (47) on the quality of their rural health. The report ranks states on a 4.0 scale by measuring mortality, morbidity and access to health care of rural counties. Overall, 10 states received a grade of A, while nine received a failing grade.

January 04, 2016

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Awarded Network Access Improvement Project

TTUHSC awarded NAIP to improve telemedicine education and delivery.

December 02, 2015

TTUHSC Hosts Rural Health Information Fair

Interprofessional rural health experts show the way to improve health care for all.

June 02, 2014

Superior Service: Employees Honored with Quality Awards

An elite group of TTUHSC employees were recently recognized during the 2014 Distinguished Staff Awards and Years of Service Ceremony.

March 10, 2014

TTUHSC Adds a Department of Public Health and New Master's of Public Health Program

The department's objective is to enhance collaboration in public health teaching, service and research with an emphasis on improving health outcomes in vulnerable populations.

November 01, 2013

Small Town, Big Opportunities: Grant to Provide Tuition Assistance to Rural Workforce

The $900,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration will provide assistance for 120 students over three years.

December 18, 2012

Telemedicine Allows Underserved HIV Patients to Receive Care Close to Home

A high-tech program available to the Lubbock area for years has now expanded to Abilene.