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TTUHSC Receives CPRIT Grant to Begin New Outreach Effort
CPRIT recently awarded a $1 million prevention grant to Rakhshanda Rahman, M.D., Rebeccah Baucom, M.D., and John Kidwell, M.D., from the TTUHSC School of Medicine.
Alzheimer's Awareness and Prevention
Becky Mahan, PharmD, BCACP, FASCP, realized her passion for geriatrics while helping care for her grandmother. Since then, it has grown into a career. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on October 8 in Abilene.
Using Sound-Level Meter Apps to Prevent Hearing Loss
Noise-induced hearing loss affects almost 24 percent of adults and 12 to 15 percent of school-aged children in the United States. Leigh Ann Reel, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A, spoke about using apps to prevent such loss.
Planning Ahead Can Make the First Day of School Less Stressful
Ana Montanez, M.D., a pediatrician with Texas Tech Physicians, said there are steps parents can take to help their children—and themselves—transition to the classroom as smoothly as possible.
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Rural Adolescents
Leigh Ann Reel, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A, discussed the causes and prevention strategies for noise-induced hearing loss, particularly for adolescents in rural areas.
Why We Get Angry and What to Do About It
Recognizing the process of becoming angry can help us take a step back from an anger-creating situation and lead us to use the coping strategies.
Rural Healthcare for Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities can face specific challenges when accessing healthcare, and those in rural areas can experience roadblocks. TTUHSC is working to improve the experience.
TTUHSC Receives Funds from the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium
Of the $113,082,887 in funds given to TCMHCC to improve mental health care, TTUHSC will receive approximately $32 million.
Loving the Skin You’re In Can Reduce Skin Cancer Risks
For sunny summer days, Michelle Tarbox, M.D., provided tips for prevention and protection regarding skin cancer risks.
Arts Summer Program Offers Creative Outlet for Individuals with Aphasia
The Summer Aphasia Arts Program is a two-week arts camp that focuses on visual art, choir and theater.
Increasing Awareness of Patient Access to Physical Therapy in Texas
Gary Kearns, ScD, PT, spoke about the current state of physical therapy accessibility in Texas.
A Key Part of Educational Audiology at TTUHSC: Exploring the Lubbock Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
Tori Gustafson, AuD, spoke about how the TTUHSC Doctor of Audiology Program supports the work being accomplished at the Lubbock Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD).
Walking in the Shoes of Someone With Aphasia
Melinda Corwin, Ph.D., discussed the causes of aphasia and the unique challenges that people with aphasia face on a daily basis.
Breastfeeding in a Formula Crisis
TTUHSC Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Christine Garner, Ph.D., R.D., says if your baby's normal brand of formula isn't available, you can swap it out for a different one.
Living with Dysphagia
Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that affects a person’s ability to eat or drink, affecting between 300,000 and 700,000 people in the United States each year.
Equip Yourself with Lifesaving Skills – Know How to Stop the Bleed During National Stop the Bleed Month
Brittany Bankhead, M.D., an assistant professor of surgery for the Division of Trauma, Burns and Critical Care at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, said life-threatening bleeding can happen in everyday scenarios.
Electronic Health Record Adoption in Nursing Homes
Neeraj Dayama, MBBS, PhD, MBA and Alyce Ashcraft, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, spoke about the history of electronic health records and why nursing homes have been slower to adopt these systems.
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Mental Health
Logan Winkelman, PhD, LPC-S, spoke about the role that emotional intelligence plays in how we relate to others, the consequences of ignoring our emotions, and how to nurture a higher degree of empathy and emotional understanding.
Texas Tech Physicians Dermatology Offers Free Skin Cancer Screening
On Saturday, May 7, Texas Tech Physicians Department of Dermatology will host a free skin cancer screening at Southwest Cancer and Research Center.
TTUHSC and Permian Strategic Partnership Announce a Major Gift
TTUHSC and PSP announced a transformative gift and a new partnership that will bring advanced care to the Permian Basin.
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