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TTUHSC Vision Highlighted at State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation

By Kate Gollahon
November 16, 2021

On Nov. 4, Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) spoke at the State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation. Rice-Spearman emphasized TTUHSC’s vision—to transform health care through innovation and collaboration.

Research

New Research to Examine Effects of Vitamin E on Obesity

By Suzanna Cisneros
November 11, 2021

Vitamin E has antioxidant properties that protect cells against molecules produced when your body breaks down food. Leslie Shen, Ph.D., C.C.R.P., said these molecules may play a role in other diseases such as obesity.

Health

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

By Shaili K. Felton, M.D.
November 10, 2021

For National Diabetes Awareness month, Shaili K. Felton, M.D., takes the opportunity to cover the basics of diabetes so that individuals can take control of their health.

Transition to Fall May Have Some People Feeling the Blues

By Mark Hendricks
November 09, 2021

Kelly Bennett, M.D., a family medicine doctor at Texas Tech Physicians and associate professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine, addresses a form of depression known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a low level of depression that's common in the northern hemisphere during this time of year.

Campus Life

TTUHSC Recognizes Distinguished Alumni

By Kate Gollahon
November 01, 2021

On October 8, the 2020-2021 Distinguished Alumni award recipients gathered together for a celebration dinner held at the Academic Event Center in Lubbock.

TPPC Concludes Fall Medication Cleanout® Cycle

By Kate Gollahon
October 29, 2021

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC), hosted by the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, recently conducted its 2021 Fall Medication Cleanout® cycle with collections in Amarillo, Abilene and Lubbock.

Campus Life

TTUHSC Announces New Center of Excellence in Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

By Mark Hendricks
October 27, 2021

To help advance the treatment of this potentially life-threatening condition that affects more than 200 million people across the globe, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) established the TTUHSC School of Medicine Center of Excellence in Peripheral Artery Disease.

Recognizing Intimate Partner Violence

By Sharmila Dissanaike, M.D.
October 21, 2021

Despite being a common problem, stigma surrounding intimate partner violence (IPV) leads to an unwillingness to speak of it publicly, resulting in under-recognition of a widespread, serious problem.

Free Clinic Offered for Women’s Health Day

By Suzanna Cisneros
October 13, 2021

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine students will host a Women’s Health Day free clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 16 at The Free Clinic located at Lubbock Impact, 2707 34th St.

TTUHSC to Host Human Sex Trafficking Seminar to Educate Community

By Meaghan Collier
October 01, 2021

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine in Amarillo and the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health in Amarillo and Abilene will host, “They are Not for Sale: Human Sex Trafficking Symposium” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 16.