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Campus Life

Lubbock National Bank Employees Donate to C.A.R.E.

  • By Melissa Whitfield
  • January 14, 2022

A gift of $10,000 from Lubbock National Bank will help provide care, comfort and healing for abused children from West Texas. Bank representatives presented the check at C.A.R.E. (Center for Advocacy Research and Education) on Jan. 6.

Health

The Intersection of Physical and Mental Health

  • By School of Health Professions
  • January 13, 2022

Associate Professor Dave Schroeder, Ph.D, spoke about the intersection of physical and mental health. Schroeder is the clinical coordinator and former director of the TTUHSC School of Health Professions Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.

Winter Weather Poses Unique Challenges to Healthy Skin and Hair

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • January 12, 2022

Michelle Tarbox, M.D., a dermatologist for Texas Tech Physicians, said there are steps we can take to help keep dry skin and hair conditions at bay.

Health

Handgun Ownership and Suicide

  • By Sharmila Dissanaike, M.D.
  • January 12, 2022

Suicide is an uncomfortable topic, and the stigma surrounding the topic itself can lead to decreased ability to prevent these tragic events.

Health

Improving One’s Health in the New Year

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • January 11, 2022

Many people believe joining a gym or taking up the latest diet plan are the keys to improving their health, but before doing so, Frank Babb, M.D., recommends people schedule a wellness exam with their family doctor.

Health

Human Obesity and the Role of the Physician Assistant

  • By School of Health Professions
  • January 06, 2022

Chanaka N Kahathuduwa, M.B.B.S., M.Phil., Ph.D, an Assistant Professor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Physician Assistant Program, spoke about the causes and effects of human obesity and how Physician Assistants (PAs) are equipped to diagnose and treat the problem.

Research

Possible Societal Gains From Increased Investment in Women’s Health Research

  • By Alyson J. McGregor, M.D.
  • December 29, 2021

Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring and responding to the underrepresentation of women in health research, in particular the inequities that exist when it comes to funding dedicated to improving the lives of women.

Health

Holidays Create Challenges for Those Living With Addiction

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • December 21, 2021

Susan Bergeson, Ph.D., a University Distinguished Professor for the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry at TTUHSC School of Medicine, said that while the addiction spotlight has turned toward the opioid epidemic, more people continue to die annually from alcohol use disorder.

Education

TTUHSC Pharmacy Professor Named President-Elect of American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • December 20, 2021

Craig Cox, Pharm. D., was named president-elect of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).

TTUHSC Joins Dementia Friendly America

  • By Jennifer Nanz
  • December 20, 2021

The Garrison Institute on Aging, a research institute of TTUHSC, recently continued efforts to expand its horizons and contributions to the community by joining a national network of individuals, communities and organizations known as Dementia Friendly America.

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