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Former White House Health Expert Named TTUHSC Presidential Advisor
TTUHSC President Lori. Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Deborah L. Birx, M.D., as the TTUHSC presidential advisor and adjunct professor in the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health.
TTUHSC named a ‘2023 Great College to Work For®’
TTUHSC is one of the best colleges in the U.S. to work for, with special designation as an “Honor Roll” institution, according to a recent survey by The Great Colleges to Work For® program.
Free Clinic Offered for Women’s Health Day
TTUHSC School of Medicine students will host a Women’s Health Day free clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 23 at The Free Clinic located at Lubbock Impact
TTUHSC Reveals New Brand Identity: The Future of Health
This September, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) will implement its refreshed brand identity.
TTUHSC Secures National Academy of Inventors Membership
The university’s new NAI membership and the appointment of several faculty members as senior members and fellows are important milestones that highlight TTUHSC’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovate health care.
TTUHSC Students Share Knowledge, Experiences at Middle School to Medical School
TTUHSC kicked off Middle School to Medical School (M2M), a program designed to inspire and support children interested in pursuing careers in medicine Monday, Aug. 28.
Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy to Host Fall Medication Cleanout
In an ongoing effort to help local residents properly dispose of their medications, the TPPC, managed by the Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, will host Lubbock’s Fall Medication Cleanout event from 10AM-2PM on Sep. 23.
TTUHSC Team Members Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) honored several exceptional team members at the 2023 Distinguished Staff Awards ceremony on August 24.
The Sobering Reality of Binge Drinking Among College Students
Students who drink alcohol at parties at the start of the school year, especially freshmen, may be particularly vulnerable to heavy drinking binges.
Back-to-School Self-Care and Wellness
Going back to school brings about a whirlwind of emotions, both for parents and kids.
Board of Regents Approves Appointment of Grover E. Murray Professors
TTU System Board of Regents approved the appointment of Billy U. Philips, Ph.D., MPH, and Thomas J. Abbruscato, Ph.D.
Feeling Tired? Don’t Consume More Caffeine or Take Study Drugs
David Edwards, M.D., a family medicine physician at Texas Tech Physicians, said without a good night’s rest, college students are more likely to rely on caffeine and other substances to get them through the day.
Rumbaugh’s Research Yields Possible Biomarker and More Effective Biofilm Dispersal
Kendra Rumbaugh, Ph.D., a professor the School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery at the TTUHSC, focuses on the research of biofilms, which are thought to be associated with up to 80% of infections.
How Athletic Trainers Help Athletes Prepare for a New Season
Toby Brooks, Ph.D., LAT, ATC, discusses the current approaches to training and how athletic trainers support athletes at this important point in their season.
TTUHSC Symposium to Highlight Latest Research into Healthy Aging and Dementia
TTUHSC will host the Second Healthy Aging and Dementia Research Symposium Oct. 25-27 at the TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building
Telehealth Week @ TTUHSC Conference to Highlight Digital Health Care
Telehealth Week @ TTUHSC, a conference about digital innovation, will offer an immersive experience in digital health using technology for access to care.
TTUHSC Psychiatry Team Honored as Texans Caring for Texans
TTUHSC School of Medicine honored four psychiatrists from the TTUHSC Department of Psychiatry and Texas Tech Physicians Psychiatry in Amarillo.
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.
Stalking a Silent Killer
The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health recently awarded Yangzom D. Bhutia, D.V.M., Ph.D., a five-year, $1.76 million grant to investigate potential novel treatments for pancreatic cancer.
A Rite of Passage
The white coat is one of the most visible symbols of the health care profession. John DeToledo, M.D., TTUHSC interim dean of the School of Medicine, said this ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year future doctors at most medical schools across the country.
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