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TTUHSC Honors Class of 2021 Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies

Graduates from the School of Nursing, the School of Health Professions and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences crossed the stage May 7-8 at United Supermarkets Arena.

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

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

TTUHSC School of Nursing Celebrates 40th Anniversary

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.

Journal Publishes Research Review by TTUHSC Pharmacy Investigator

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

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

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

Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy Alumni Spotlight

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

Texas Tech Physicians Headache Clinic Offers Ways To Cope with Seasonal Allergy-Induced Headaches

Nichole Campbell, APRN, NP-C, explains that the sinus headaches that frequently impact people during this season might be more than seasonal allergy-induced, because one of the most misdiagnosed headaches is the sinus headache.

Team Member Spotlight | Devona Smith, Senior Director, Human Resources

Devona Smith, Senior Director of Human Resources at the TTUHSC campus in Amarillo, shares insights from her career of 20+ years (and counting) at TTUHSC.

Amarillo TTUHSC Medical Students Celebrate Residency Assignments in Match Day Ceremony

Fourth-year medical students from the TTUHSC School of Medicine in Amarillo learned the residency matches during Match Day on March 19.

COVID-19 Changed the Journey—Not the Success of Future Physicians

Even with the trials of the year, TTUHSC School of Medicine fourth-year students met the challenges and participated virtually in Match Day March 19.

Lead Poisoning Concerns for Expectant Mothers

Skye McLaurin-Jiang, M.D., provides safety tips and information for expectant mothers who are nesting, remodeling or have older homes.

Should Pregnant Women Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Teresa Baker, M.D., an Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician at Texas Tech Physicians in Amarillo and a professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), recently addressed this topic, stating that many health care professionals believe the virus itself to be much more dangerous than the vaccine.

Faculty Honored at State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation

During a virtual presentation of the 2021 TTUHSC State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation, faculty members and teams were recognized for excellence in teaching, research, teamwork and more.

Reward Outweighs Workload for Pharmacist in Charge of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy alumnus Jamie McCarrell, Pharm.D., recently made the move from teaching at his alma mater to hospital pharmacy management as the director of pharmacy for BSA Health System in Amarillo. This is a move that came with greater responsibility in the fight against COVID-19.

The Trouble With Fad Diets

At the start of the year, it can be customary to re-focus on health and wellness through resolutions. While 2021 might not have the same diet-centric marketing inundation as years past, there are still plenty of companies and influencers trying to pull people into their so-called healthy-lifestyle circles.

Pharmacy Researcher Receives CPRIT Grant for Cancer Research Equipment

Nearly $3 million in imaging equipment arrived at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy in Amarillo thanks to a grant from the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).

Team Members Honored at 2020 Awards Ceremony

On November 13, employees throughout the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) were honored for their exceptional efforts and years of service at the 2020 Distinguished Staff Awards ceremony.

Safe Toys And Gifts Month Encourages Age-Appropriate Gifts For Children

December has been established as National Safe Toys and Gifts month—a time to a create a wonderful gift-giving experience for all involved by choosing developmentally-appropriate toys for little ones.

TTUHSC Scientist Takes Next Step in Search for Bone Disease Treatment

For more than a decade, Hiranmoy Das, Ph.D., has been investigating how Kruppel-like Factor 2 (KLF2), a gene that codes protein into a specific human chromosome, influences the development of bone and musculoskeletal diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.

Texas Tech Physicians Psychiatrists Offer Advice to Thrive During Election Season

No matter your political affiliation, it’s likely the 2020 election has had a significant impact on your mental health. In fact, nearly 70% of U.S. adults say that the presidential election is a significant source of stress—an increase from the 2016 presidential election when 52% expressed similar sentiments.

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