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Promoting Staff Mental Health in a Challenging Environment
The mental health of TTUHSC’s Managed Care staff is of utmost importance, especially considering the high-stress environments they often encounter, such as crisis management and the diagnostic and psychiatric evaluation (D&E) processes.
Clinical Rotation Offers Unique Experiences for Pharmacy Student
When Sydnie McClendon began her pharmacy education at the TTUHSC Amarillo campus four years ago, she had no idea part of her education would involve a blizzard, moose and glaciers.
Alumni Spotlight: Stephen White, Ph.D.
Stephen White, Ph.D., spoke about what led him to the field, the pressures and stressors that laboratory scientists have faced in recent years, and how TTUHSC prepared him for success.
High Temperatures Can Impact Patients Taking Medications
Extreme heat is one of the most common and preventable weather-related causes of death in the United States, so people need to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related stress, especially if someone is taking medication.
Healthcare Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
The future of healthcare quality involves a delicate dance between digital advancements and quality improvement, with patient safety as a top priority.
TTUHSC-TTU Research Collaboration Leads to Possible Drug Targets for Leishmaniasis
As many as 1 million new Leishmaniasis cases are diagnosed each year and more than 350 million people are at risk of infection. Some forms of the disease also have emerged in Mexico and Texas in recent years.
Summer Safety Tips
Brian Kendall, M.D., TTUHSC assistant professor of Emergency Medicine, said it’s no coincidence that serious trauma and injury cases usually spike during the season that most of us associate with rest and recreation.
TTUHSC Dermatologist Discusses Misconceptions Regarding Skin Cancer
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center dermatologist Michelle Tarbox, M.D., addresses some common misconceptions about skin cancer.
Learning Management Systems and the Future of Digital Learning
With the advent of digital learning platforms and the integration of sophisticated LMS, education is entering a new era that promises enhanced accessibility, personalized instruction and collaborative learning opportunities.
Texas Tech Health Check Celebrates 100th Episode
Texas Tech Health Check, a podcast produced by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, will celebrate its 100th episode with a special hosted by TTUHSC President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D.
Immersive Virtual Reality for Case-Based Learning
Abby Buterbaugh, MMS, PA-C, and Christina Robohm-Leavitt, DMSc, MS, PA-C, spoke about the potential of VR in medical education and how it is being used in the TTUHSC Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program.
TTUHSC Honors School of Nursing Faculty and Staff
Several Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing faculty were awarded this year for their unparalleled contributions to medical education and patient care.
A Loss for Our TTUHSC Family
For 17 years Dr. Berk led the TTUHSC School of Medicine as Dean, and did so with unwavering commitment.
Motivation From the Heart
While the TTU System aimed to cast a spotlight on these individuals and their work, the honorees chose to cast that light onto others, sharing their humble gratitude toward those who helped, guided and inspired them.
TTUHSC Honors Class of 2023 at Commencement Ceremonies
TTUHSC hosted commencement ceremonies for its 1,669-member Class of 2023.
TTUHSC School of Medicine Celebrates Groundbreaking Accelerated Program Milestone, Rankings
TTUHSC School of Medicine received top rankings from the American Academy of Family Physicians and U.S. News & World Reports.
TTUHSC Professor Gives Presentation at ACOG Meeting
Robert Kauffman, M.D., a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at TTUHSC, was selected to present May 20 at the ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in Baltimore.
TTUHSC Making a Mark on the World
In its 2023 edition of the “Global 2000 List by the Center for World University Rankings” released, TTUHSC ranked among the top 7.9% of 20,531 universities worldwide for 2023.
TTUHSC’s Urbatsch Hosts 2023 Gordon Research Conference
Ina Urbatsch, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry at the TTUHSC School of Medicine, hosted the 2023 Multidrug Efflux Systems GRC March 26-31 in Galveston, Texas.
Examining the Current State of the Opioid Crisis
Zach Sneed, Ph.D., discussed the drivers behind the crisis, as well as the latest developments, trends and challenges in the ongoing fight against opioid addiction.
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