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Odessa Family Doctor Wins TAFP Leadership Award

By Texas Academy of Family Physicians
December 04, 2019

Ikemefuna “Ike” Okwuwa, MD, of Odessa, Texas, was awarded the Texas Academy of Family Physicians Special Constituency Leadership Award during TAFP’s Annual Session and Primary Care Summit in The Woodlands.

Flu Shots Can Help Make the Season More Enjoyable for Everyone

By Mark Hendricks
November 04, 2019

In addition to decreasing the amount of influenza virus in circulation, the flu shot can decrease the severity of symptoms should a vaccinated person still contract the virus.

Organization looks to honor area nurses

By Nathaniel Miller
September 20, 2019

Regional dean emphasizes impact of nurses on the region

TTUHSC Hosts Astronomical Opportunity to Young Students in Cancer Research

By Marcos D. Rubio
June 21, 2019

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) hosted five students from Nimitz Middle School in Odessa, TX to conduct an experiment that could potentially be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) where the experiment will also be conducted.

2019 Graduates Honored

By Amy Skousen
June 06, 2019

2019 Distinguished Staff Awards + Years of Service

By Amy Skousen
June 04, 2019

TTUHSC to Host Annual Research Day

By Emily Holeva
May 09, 2019

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) will host its 28th Annual Research Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 at 800 West 4th St. Awards Ceremony will be at 4 p.m.

An Impact Beyond West Texas

By Emily Holeva
April 24, 2019

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s (TTUHSC) Physician Assistant program is combating the current needs of rural West Texans by arming the next class of physician assistants with clinical experiences in rural and underserved communities from the top of the Panhandle to the Permian Basin, Abilene and El Paso.

Values At Work

By Jennifer Nanz & Amy Skousen
April 01, 2019

In 2018, TTUHSC began its journey to create a sustainable values-based culture.

UT Permian Basin and TTUHSC Announce Partnership to Support Health Care Needs in West Texas

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October 31, 2018

UT Permian Basin and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) announced a new partnership designed to provide greater opportunity for students in the Permian Basin and fill a crucial gap in the work force.

TTUHSC Permian Basin PA Students Receive National Fellowships

By Jessica Zuniga
October 19, 2018

MIDLAND, TX - Izzy Figueroa and Winnie Chau, second-year Master of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program students from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Permian Basin campus in Midland, were recently selected as 2018-2019 Future Educator Fellows (FEF) for the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).