Health
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.
Women's Health Needs Help
Members of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health Scientific Council Alyson McGregor, M.D., and Sharmila Dissanaike, M.D. discuss the topic of medical gaslighting for women.
Addiction and the Family
Zach Sneed, Ph.D., spoke about the effects of addiction on families and how the pandemic has caused a large number of relapses for many people struggling with addiction.
Team Member Spotlight | Alan Sbar, Associate Professor and Unit Medical Director
Alan Sbar, MD, FACS, Associate Professor in the School of Medicine and Unit Medical Director for TTUHSC Managed Care, shares insights about what it's like to work at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Safe Driving for Older Adults
Belinda Alexander, OTR, OTD, discusses strategies older adults can use to ensure they are safe behind the wheel and can continue to enjoy the independence of driving.
TTUHSC Program Can Help Many Aphasia Patients Communicate Again
As a speech language pathologist at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions, Melinda Corwin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP has treated many patients with aphasia and helped them develop strategies for living with the condition.
CATR: Supported by TCHATT Benefits Schools, Students Across Texas
The CATR program provides mental health services to students and professionals in rural ISDs across Texas. CATR is now CATR: Supported by TCHATT, which has allowed expansion into new regions.
TTUHSC’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Hosts Student Research Week
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences hosted its 34th Annual Student Research Week March 8-11.
TTUHSC Researcher Receives NIH Grant to Study Vulnerabilities in Specific Cancer Types
The National Cancer Institute awarded a five-year, $1.9 million grant to C. Patrick Reynolds, M.D., Ph.D., director for the School of Medicine Cancer Center at TTUHSC.
The Hype Around Artificial Intelligence
Richard Greenhill, DHA, FISQua, FACHE, discusses the hype and reality surrounding AI in healthcare.
How Facemasks Affect Communication
Hoyoung Yi, Ph.D, CCC-SLP, discussed how facemasks hinder communication and shared strategies to overcome the obstacle.
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