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Feeling More Confident in a New Job or Career
Logan Winkelman, Ph.D., assistant professor and program director in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at TTUHSC, uses her background as a career counselor to help those starting a new job or internship feel more confident.
Building a Better Telehealth Experience
TTUHSC Managed Care team is at the forefront of pioneering efficient and cost-effective telehealth solutions that guarantee the same level of health care quality, both online and in person.
Promoting Staff Mental Health in a Challenging Environment
The mental health of TTUHSC’s Managed Care staff is of utmost importance, especially considering the high-stress environments they often encounter, such as crisis management and the diagnostic and psychiatric evaluation (D&E) processes.
High Temperatures Can Impact Patients Taking Medications
Extreme heat is one of the most common and preventable weather-related causes of death in the United States, so people need to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related stress, especially if someone is taking medication.
Healthcare Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
The future of healthcare quality involves a delicate dance between digital advancements and quality improvement, with patient safety as a top priority.
Summer Safety Tips
Brian Kendall, M.D., TTUHSC assistant professor of Emergency Medicine, said it’s no coincidence that serious trauma and injury cases usually spike during the season that most of us associate with rest and recreation.
TTUHSC Dermatologist Discusses Misconceptions Regarding Skin Cancer
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center dermatologist Michelle Tarbox, M.D., addresses some common misconceptions about skin cancer.
Take Out the Trash
When thinking about our wellness, what typically comes to mind are the things we need to add to our daily routines – things like exercise, mindfulness, more fruits and vegetables, and time-management strategies.
Stop and Smell the Roses
The rose is one of the most valued and beloved flowers. People often give roses to the people they deeply love or care about.
Coping with Less than Ideal Circumstances
Expectations, hopes and dreams: we all have them and most of us work hard to fulfill them. Often our efforts are rewarded and our expectations are met.
Time Management Is Stress Management
Many things in life occur in pairs: for example, peanut butter and jelly, sun and sand, shirts and slacks, and wind and rain. When it comes to our wellness, two things that go together are time management and stress management.
Texas Tech Health Check Celebrates 100th Episode
Texas Tech Health Check, a podcast produced by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, will celebrate its 100th episode with a special hosted by TTUHSC President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D.
TTUHSC Professor Gives Presentation at ACOG Meeting
Robert Kauffman, M.D., a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at TTUHSC, was selected to present May 20 at the ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in Baltimore.
TTUHSC Emergency Medicine Expert Shares Day Hike Tips
Brian Kendall, M.D., TTUHSC assistant professor of Emergency Medicine, said even for shorter hikes, being prepared means having what you need to prevent and handle a variety of medical issues on the trail.
What Do You Know about Esophageal Cancer?
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, and health care professionals want to provide valuable information regarding this cancer that occurs in the esophagus or food pipe.
New Support Group for Those With Diabetes
To help those with the disease, the Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center launched a diabetes support group.
From House Calls to Virtual Visits
Texas Tech Physicians primary and specialty clinics across West Texas have completed more than 160,000 telehealth visits since the start of the pandemic.
Adolescents and Substance Use Disorders
Zach Sneed, Ph.D., discussed the effects of substance abuse on adolescents and their families, and how substance abuse counseling can help.
TTUHSC Opens New Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour for the new Your Life Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic March 1, 2023.
Prioritize Your Wellness in 2023
Do you like to make New Year’s resolutions? Many people aren’t into that sort of thing, viewing it as a useless or fruitless activity since the resolutions are so difficult to keep. Often the difficulty comes from creating resolutions that are too ambiguous, or too ambitious. Good resolutions, like good goals, should be specific, attainable, and measurable (S-A-M).
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