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Texas Tech Physicians Archive

July 11, 2025

Historic collaboration brings shipping container-based health care clinic to Jeff Davis County

Texas A&M Health and TTUHSC joined with the student-led organization, Texas A&M BUILD—along with local leadership and other collaborators—to unveil a new, innovative medical care facility for a Trans-Pecos region rural community: a 40-foot, retro-fitted shipping container.

tags: F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health, Health, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

June 03, 2025

TTUHSC Professor and Surgeon Receives National Award

The American Burn Association (ABA) recently presented the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to TTUHSC professor and burn surgeon John A. Griswold, M.D.

tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

April 29, 2025

Covenant Health Brings Kidney Transplant Surgery Back to West Texas

The Kidney Transplant Program at Covenant Medical Center will provide life-changing opportunities for patients suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney conditions.

tags: Health, Lubbock, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

January 09, 2025

New Year, New You

Patti May, M.D., family medicine, Texas Tech Physicians Multispecialty Clinic, explains the different procedures available to help older and younger people look refreshed.

tags: Health, Lubbock, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

January 07, 2025

New Procedure Offers Hope for COPD Sufferers in the Panhandle

For those who have successfully quit smoking but may have significant limitations from the residual lung damage associated with emphysema, a new medical procedure called Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR) is now available in Amarillo.

tags: Amarillo, Health, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

December 26, 2024

Texas Tech Physicians Experts Discuss Dangers and Tips on Overcoming Smoking, Vaping, Dipping Addictions

According to Sara Tello, a nurse practitioner at Texas Tech Physicians specializing in treating tobacco dependency, a comprehensive treatment plan and a heavy dose of compassionate support can significantly improve success rates for people trying to kick their smoking, vaping or dipping addictions.

tags: Lubbock, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

November 14, 2024

Navigating Holiday Cheer

Seasonal alcoholic beverages at festive parties are woven into many holiday traditions, and many experts agree that consumption can bring risks worth keeping in mind as the holiday season gets into full swing.

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

September 13, 2024

Marching Through the Heat: College Band Members Tackle Physical Challenges

Marching band musicians endure physical strain which could pose a significant risk of injuries if proper precautions aren’t taken. David S. Edwards, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians sports medicine physician, spoke about injuries and preparation.

tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians