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Health

To Test or Not To Test?

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • February 22, 2022

Two types of tests have become the most widely accepted for COVID-19. Wade Redman, Ph.D., MT, discusses differences and best practices with the tests.

Health

Maintaining Good Mental Health in the Winter Months

  • By School of Health Professions
  • February 17, 2022

Logan Winkelman, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, Program Director and Assistant Professor of the Clinical Counseling and Mental Health department of the TTUHSC School of Health Professions, discussed why the winter months can have a negative impact on our mental health as well as steps to take to protect ourselves from emotional valleys during these times.

Health

Celebrating American Heart Month

  • By School of Health Professions
  • February 10, 2022

In recognition of American Heart Month, Itxia Acevedo-Santiago, MPAS, PA-C and Christina Robohm-Leavitt, DMSc, MS, PA-C discussed how COVID has affected heart health and steps we can take to care for our hearts in stressful times.

Health

A Brief History of Medical Testing

  • By School of Health Professions
  • February 07, 2022

Point-of-care testing is a modern medical convenience that has countless benefits for patients and providers.

Education

Ergonomics: A Critical Piece of Occupational Therapy Education

  • By School of Health Professions
  • January 20, 2022

When we hear the word “ergonomics,” many of us merely think of office chairs and good posture, and that’s as far as our understanding goes. But there is much more to ergonomics than just your desk chair.

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.

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.

Education

It Takes a Community to Achieve Population-Based Improved Health

  • By School of Health Professions
  • November 18, 2021

Debra Flores, PhD, Director of the TTUHSC Master of Healthcare Administration Program with the School of Health Professions, and Morgan House, PHD, Assistant Professor of the TTUHSC Healthcare Management Program, speak about the power of population-based healthcare, the obstacles that stand in the way, and what she hopes to see in the future of this vital movement.

Campus Life

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

TTUHSC Researchers to Study Efficacy of Telepractice in Treating Children Born with Cleft Palate

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • November 09, 2021

The clinical trial grant, “Speech Intervention via Telepractice for Children with Repaired Cleft Palate: Randomized Controlled Trial and Assessment of Speech Production and Perception Skills,” is the first multi-year NIH grant awarded to the School of Health Professions.

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