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TTUHSC Researchers to Study Efficacy of Telepractice in Treating Children Born with Cleft Palate
The clinical trial grant, “Speech Intervention via Telepractice for Children with Repaired Cleft Palate: Randomized Controlled Trial and Assessment of Speech Production and Perception Skills,” is the first multi-year NIH grant awarded to the School of Health Professions.
Creating Better Lives Through Careers in Healthcare
The School of Health Professions offers numerous programs for those passionate about improving quality of life for patients.
TTUHSC Recognizes Distinguished Alumni
On October 8, the 2020-2021 Distinguished Alumni award recipients gathered together for a celebration dinner held at the Academic Event Center in Lubbock.
Environmental Hazards in Athletics and the Role of an Athletic Trainer
Athletic trainers fill a unique and vital role in keeping athletes safe by recognizing signs of weather-related injury and treating symptoms quickly with life-saving techniques.
How Physician Assistants Play a Role in Mental Health
Sarah Stringer, Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program, discusses the integral role that PAs play in mental health and other healthcare fields.
The Impact of Leadership on Organizational Culture
The School of Health Professions looks into the key parts of professional culture, and how leadership makes a difference.
Taking a Look at Addiction and Recovery
We spoke with Zachery Sneed, PhD, on what research is teaching us about addiction, the different options patients have in finding recovery, and misconceptions that persist about both.
Dry Needling: Another Tool in a Physical Therapist’s Toolbox
Dry needling can be an effective compliment to physical therapy intervention.
School Based Occupational Therapy
School-based occupational therapists help children fulfill their role as students, preparing them for college and careers, as well as community involvement.
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About TTUHSC
Since 1969, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has worked to provide quality education, research and patient care to West Texas. But there is a lot that people don’t know about TTUHSC. Here’s a list of ten things you may not have known about our university.
The Future of Long-term Care in a Post-COVID World
We spoke with two experts in the field of healthcare management to learn more about where we are now with long-term care and what we have learned for the future.
World Blood Donor Day
The goal of World Blood Donor Day, June 14 yearly, is to “raise global awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products for transfusion and of the critical contribution voluntary, unpaid blood donors make to national health systems,” according to the World Health Organization.
TTUHSC Honors Class of 2021 Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies
Graduates from the School of Nursing, the School of Health Professions and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences crossed the stage May 7-8 at United Supermarkets Arena.
Telehealth During COVID-19 and Beyond
We spoke with four TTUHSC faculty members about the pros and cons of telehealth in their respective fields and what it means for the future of healthcare.
Stroke and Aphasia: Understanding the Connection
The month of May is National Stroke Awareness Month, followed by Aphasia Awareness Month in June. Because stroke can lead to aphasia, it makes sense to acknowledge these conditions simultaneously.
The Effects of COVID-19 on Mental Health
Logan Winkelman, PhD, Assistant Professor in the TTUHSC department of Clinical Counseling and Mental Health, recently explained the mental issues she has been seeing as a direct result of COVID.
COVID-19 Testing: Where We Are and Where We’re Going
Katie Bennett, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Molecular Pathology in the TTUHSC Department of Laboratory Sciences and Primary Care, walked us through the different types of tests and what makes them different.
Clearing up Misconceptions About Autism
In recognition of Autism Awareness Day, April 2, let’s talk about the often-misunderstood autism spectrum disorder.
TTUHSC Announces $30 Million Physician Assistant Program Expansion
TTUHSC announced a $30 million School of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program expansion at a groundbreaking event March 23. The 32,500 square-foot facility will include an anatomy lab, clinical classrooms and training facilities.
TTUHSC to Host Virtual 2021 Endowed Lecture Series
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions Office of Research and Innovation is hosting its 2021 Endowed Lecture Series. The event seeks to cultivate a culture of creativity and discovery by exploring lecture topics from leading health care scholars and showcasing past research from the School of Health Professions.
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