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Kicking the Habit Puts the Heart Into the Great American Smokeout

By Mark Hendricks
November 16, 2022

It is estimated cigarettes annually lead to the death of more 480,000 people in the U.S. The Great American Smokeout, which the American Cancer Society began in 1977, continues to encourages smokers to kick the habit.

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Covenant Children's to Partner with Texas Tech Physicians to Open Outpatient Relational Health Center

By Meredith Avery Cunningham
November 04, 2022

Covenant Children’s is expanding their partnership with Texas Tech Physicians – Psychiatry to open an outpatient relational health center at Covenant Children’s hospital.

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Novel Medication, Specialized Ambulances Help in Stroke Treatment

By Saif Bushnaq, M.D.
November 03, 2022

Saif Bushnaq, M.D., is a neurologist for the Vascular and Interventional Neurology Division at Texas Tech Physicians, addresses the different types of strokes and the future of stroke medicine.

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When it Comes to Grief, One Size Doesn’t Fit All

By Mark Hendricks
November 01, 2022

Michelle Saenz, a licensed professional associate supervised by Evelyn Haro Brister and a mental health clinician at TTUHSC School of Medicine, discussed cultural celebrations and grief.

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Living Scared: Why Do We Enjoy Horror Movies, Dangerous Activities?

By Mark Hendricks
October 20, 2022

Natalie Scanlon, Ph.D., L.P., suggested several reasons why some enjoy having their spine tingled on a regular basis.

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Treating Mental Health in Rural Areas

By School of Health Professions
October 13, 2022

Sarah Stringer, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psych., spoke about the role that physician assistants can play in bringing mental health treatment to rural populations.

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Men, Women at Risk for Breast Cancer

By Veronica L. Estrada, DNP, R.N
October 07, 2022

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States.

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Free Clinic Offered for Women’s Health Day

By Suzanna Cisneros
October 07, 2022

TTUHSC School of Medicine students will host a Women’s Health Day free clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at The Free Clinic located at Lubbock Impact, 2707 34th St.

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Mental Healthcare for Children in a Post-COVID World

By School of Health Professions
October 06, 2022

Lynn Jennings, Ph.D., LPCS, LSOTP, spoke about the toll that the COVID pandemic has taken on children’s mental health, how to spot signs of a mental health issue, and when to seek treatment.

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TTUHSC Receives CPRIT Grant to Begin New Outreach Effort

By Mark Hendricks
September 29, 2022

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.

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Alzheimer's Awareness and Prevention

By Amber Bustos
September 15, 2022

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.

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Using Sound-Level Meter Apps to Prevent Hearing Loss

By School of Health Professions
August 25, 2022

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.

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Planning Ahead Can Make the First Day of School Less Stressful

By Mark Hendricks
August 16, 2022

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.

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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Rural Adolescents

By School of Health Professions
August 11, 2022

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.

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Why We Get Angry and What to Do About It

By Alan Korinek, Ph.D.
August 02, 2022

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.

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Rural Healthcare for Persons with Disabilities

By School of Health Professions
July 27, 2022

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.

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