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 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.

November 29, 2012

Regional Extension Center Offers Services to Specialists

The West Texas Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center helps health care professionals successfully implement and use electronic health records.

October 18, 2012

Program Receives Grant to Advance Health Care Careers

The funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be used to expand services at the West Texas Area Health Education Center.