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Telehealth During COVID-19 and Beyond

By School of Health Professions
May 20, 2021

We spoke with four TTUHSC faculty members about the pros and cons of telehealth in their respective fields and what it means for the future of healthcare.

Brother and Sister Receive Individual Degrees- An M.D. and Pharm.D. At Two Different TTUHSC Commencements

By Meaghan Collier
May 20, 2021

Stacy and Steven Philip both graduated this year with different degrees from two different schools within Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

TTUHSC Study: Pandemic, Restrictions Have Increased Mental Health Risks for Nursing Home Caregivers

By Mark Hendricks
May 19, 2021

Ashish Sarangi, M.D., recently conducted research into the mental health consequences of COVID-19 geriatric care in a nursing home setting. His research, “A Descriptive Study Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19 on Delivery of Care and Mental Health of Geriatric Nursing Home Staff,” was published in the April issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Stroke and Aphasia: Understanding the Connection

By School of Health Professions
May 13, 2021

The month of May is National Stroke Awareness Month, followed by Aphasia Awareness Month in June. Because stroke can lead to aphasia, it makes sense to acknowledge these conditions simultaneously.

Association of American Medical Colleges Releases Guide for Telehealth Competencies

By Mark Hendricks
May 11, 2021

“Telehealth Competencies Across the Learning Continuum," part of the AAMC series, New and Emerging Area in Medicine, is intended for people who develop curricula within the field of medicine and for those learning to practice or continuing their professional development.

Campus Life

Team Member Spotlight | Joe Ferrer, Managing Director

By Clara McKenney
May 11, 2021

Joe Ferrer, the Managing Director for the School of Nursing Education Technology Department, shares insights about what it's like to work at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

TTUHSC School of Nursing Celebrates 40th Anniversary

By Melissa Whitfield
May 07, 2021

The TTUHSC School of Nursing is celebrating 40 years of educating nurses. The school counts almost 2,000 students across the state and nearly 17,000 graduates as of May 2021.

New Book Emphasizes the Importance, Impact of Community Health Workers

By Kate Gollahon
May 07, 2021

Julie St. John, the associate dean for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), is the lead editor for a new textbook detailing the work of community health workers (CHWs).

The Effects of COVID-19 on Mental Health

By School of Health Professions
May 06, 2021

Logan Winkelman, PhD, Assistant Professor in the TTUHSC department of Clinical Counseling and Mental Health, recently explained the mental issues she has been seeing as a direct result of COVID.

Journal Publishes Research Review by TTUHSC Pharmacy Investigator

By Mark Hendricks
May 05, 2021

In a focused review to Physiological Reports, Vardan Karamyan, Ph.D., addresses three peptides that could be causing severe COVID-19 complications

When the Parking Lot Becomes a Health Clinic

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 03, 2021

The Free Clinic, a Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) student-run clinic that serves the at-risk population of Lubbock and the surrounding area, uses telemedicine to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health

Team Member Spotlight | Brenda Chandler, Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse

By Clara McKenney
April 28, 2021

Brenda Chandler, a Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse, has been part of the TTUHSC team in Amarillo for more than 23 years.

2021 Match Day in the age of COVID-19

By Suzanna Cisneros
April 27, 2021

TTUHSC Medical Students Learned Their Match for 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic forced changes to medical schools across the country with the 2021 residency recruitment, interview and Match Day processes. Fourth-year students went virtual for their residency interviews, adjusted clinical rotations and lived through the academic adjustments due to the pandemic.

The Babel Fish of Abilene

By Marcos Rubio
April 23, 2021

Thaddee Uwimana, FPN, discusses his journey from Central East Africa to the Abilene, and the importance of effective communication and adaptability for the sake of the patient.

Study Indicates Longer Reproductive Life Span Experienced by US Women

By Mark Hendricks
April 22, 2021

Duke Appiah, Ph.D., from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, studies the increase age of natural menopause, factors that cause such an increase, and what that means about women's metabolic health.

Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy Alumni Spotlight

By Meaghan Collier
April 22, 2021

Three Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy graduates share their career experiences in different specialties

How PCOS Can Frustrate Pregnancy Plans: National Infertility Awareness Week

By Mark Hendricks
April 21, 2021

The National Infertility Association created National Infertility Awareness Week to empower women to change the conversation and misconceptions about infertility. Megan McCrory discusses her experiences with pregnancy and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

TTUHSC Medical Students Educate about COVID-19 Vaccination Misconceptions with Outreach to Hispanic Communities

By Suzanna Cisneros
April 19, 2021

To help address this disparity, student members of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) answered questions and myths about the COVID-19 vaccine for the Hispanic community.