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This Needle Can Help Stop Pain — Dry Needling

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • April 30, 2019

While acupuncture can be used for a number of medical conditions, dry needling is used by physical therapists to primarily relieve pain and tightness in muscles. By inserting a needle directly into a trigger point, the needle can release tension in the surrounding muscles

Saving Lives Behind the Scenes

  • By Amy Skousen
  • April 29, 2019

Clinical laboratory scientists provide 70 percent of the critical information required for diagnosis, treatment and preventative care. This is essential for assessing patient health and identifying severe diseases.

An Impact Beyond West Texas

  • By Emily Holeva
  • April 24, 2019

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s (TTUHSC) Physician Assistant program is combating the current needs of rural West Texans by arming the next class of physician assistants with clinical experiences in rural and underserved communities from the top of the Panhandle to the Permian Basin, Abilene and El Paso.

SLHS Program Helps Children, Families Overcome Communication Barriers

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • April 23, 2019

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, nearly one in 12 (7.7 percent) U.S. children ages 3-17 has had a disorder related to voice, speech, language, or swallowing in the past 12 months. If undetected or untreated, these disorders loss can delay a child’s speech and language development.

Advancements in Health Care Education Celebrated at Museum by Night

  • By Melissa Whitfield
  • April 11, 2019

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) hosted “Museum by Night: The Art of Health Care,” a night dedicated to celebrate the advancements in health care education. “Museum by Night” was held March 28 at the Helen Devitt Jones Auditorium and Sculpture Court, at the Museum of Texas Tech University, 3301 Fourth St.

Educating Health Care Professionals — One of the Largest Schools in the Nation

  • By Lori Rice Spearman, Ph.D.
  • April 09, 2019

Allied health professionals play an essential role in the delivery of health care in the U.S. and can include physical therapists, occupational therapists, physician assistants, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, clinical laboratory scientists, health care administrators, addiction counselors and clinical mental health counselors.

Educating Health Care Professionals — One of the Largest Schools in the Nation

  • By Lori Rice Spearman, Ph.D.
  • April 02, 2019

The School of Health Professions continually has expanded to innovatively meet the growing health care needs of this and other communities across the nation. With a high demand for these professions, our school is training some of the most qualified health care professionals.

Celebrating Tradition

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • March 12, 2019

Thirty-two TTUHSC students from the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences attended the Official Ring Ceremony and received their rings from Texas Tech University System Chancellor and TTUHSC President Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D.

Explore, Engage and Imagine

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • March 11, 2019

TTUHSC schools have worked collaboratively to provide the West Texas community insight into health care fields. High school students, college students and current professionals interested in entering a new career are encouraged to attend.

TTU System Honors Top Faculty Members with Chancellor’s Council Awards

  • By Scott Lacefield, Texas Tech University System
  • February 07, 2019

Throughout the month of January, Texas Tech University System Chancellor Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell recognized 13 faculty members from the TTU System’s four institutions as recipients of the 2019 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards. These awards recognize excellence in academics and research, and are the most prestigious honors given to faculty members within the TTU System.

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