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GPPS Students Receive Good News in April

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • May 04, 2018

Four GPPS students recently received travel scholarships to attend science and research conferences, and another was selected to make a podium presentation.

Amarillo Internal Medicine Residents Shine at National Conference

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • May 04, 2018

Residents in the School of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine in Amarillo presented 11 research posters last month at the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) Annual Meeting in Denver.

Pharmacy Student Leads Local Relay for Life

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • May 04, 2018

A group of first- and second-year pharmacy students in Amarillo took their support of the Relay for Life to a new level this year.

TPPC Wraps Up Spring Medication Cleanout Cycle

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • May 04, 2018

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC) completed its spring Medication Cleanout cycle April 28 at the TTUHSC Lubbock campus.

Former First Lady Speaks at 2018 Power of the Purse

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • May 04, 2018

Former first lady Laura W. Bush was the featured speaker at the 2018 Power of the Purse luncheon April 11 at the Amarillo Civic Center’s Heritage Room.

Technology Helps Parkinson's Disease Patient Regain Independence

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • May 01, 2018

At age 30, Errin Luton was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease. Ten years into his disease, he could not have imagined that the flip of a switch would help control his tremors

Helping Heal a Community

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • May 01, 2018

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions Stroke and Aphasia Recovery (StAR) Program celebrated 20 years with an awards luncheon May 1st.

Could You Have Skin Cancer?

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  • May 01, 2018

Texas Tech Physicians - Dermatology will host a free skin cancer screening.

Providing Health Care for Central Lubbock

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • May 01, 2018

Community members in central Lubbock now have access to health care and prenatal programs at one location. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing hosted an open house for the Combest Central Community Health Center April 25.

Lubbock City Lights Continues Tradition

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  • April 30, 2018

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine first-year students hosted the 21st Annual Lubbock City Lights Charity Gala & Casino Night April 27. The event raised more than $61,000.

Many treatments available to address infertility

  • By Jennifer Phy, D.O.
  • April 24, 2018

Deciding to start a family is an exciting milestone for most couples. For many, becoming pregnant happens easily. However, one in seven couples requires medical treatment to achieve pregnancy, which includes 6.7 million women in the United States.

Amarillo Pharmacy Students Raise Money for The Bridge

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • April 24, 2018

Leaders from pharmacy student organizations in Amarillo on April 24 presented a check for $1,833.87 to The Bridge, a children’s advocacy organization.

Second Annual West Texas Breast Disease Symposium

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • April 05, 2018

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) will host the Second Annual Breast Disease Symposium: Technology is a Good Servant But a Bad Master 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 21 at the McInturff Conference Center, 602 Indiana Ave.

PDC elects Abilene student to regional post

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • April 05, 2018

Abilene pharmacy student Kyle Kleckner was elected the Phi Delta Chi south central regional correspondent at PDC’s Southcentral Regional Conference.

Kappa Psi Student Organization Wins Award

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • April 05, 2018

Five members of the Kappa Psi – Epsilon Tau chapter from TTUHSC’s Abilene campus received the organization’s prestigious 99 Hands Award.

A Cross Between Cultures

  • By Amy Skousen
  • April 04, 2018

Bridging the cultures of Nicaragua and Texas, Marwell Guillermo Chavarria Zelaya stood before health care students and professionals and educated them using Nicaraguan Sign Language. As a deaf educator in Nicaragua, Zelaya's primary language is Nicaraguan Sign Language.

Casino Night Raises Money for St. Jude

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • April 03, 2018

More than 140 students, faculty and alumni from the School of Pharmacy came out to the Amarillo Botanical Gardens March 9 for Casino Night, and annual event hosted by pharmacy student organization Phi Delta Chi (PDC) to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Medical Students Honored at VA Ceremony

  • By Justin Patterson
  • April 03, 2018

The Amarillo VA Healthcare System recognized four medical students from the TTUHSC campus in Amarillo March 30 as part of Women’s History Month.

Making a difference: The Free Clinic Extraordinary Volunteers

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • April 03, 2018

Andrew Pham, a second-year medical student from Austin, Texas reflects on the impact of The Free Clinic as a medical student.

Cancer Screening Information Fair to Take Place April 14

  • By Justin Patterson
  • April 03, 2018

Texas Tech Physicians of Amarillo is hosting a cost-free cancer screening information fair for the general public from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. April 14 at SimCentral, located at 1280 S. Coulter St. This Saturday event is also free to all TTUHSC staff, students and faculty.

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