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Hance Donation to Upgrade, Name Pediatrics Waiting Room
In a Sept. 28 ceremony, Texas Tech University (TTU) System Interim Chancellor and TTUHSC President Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., and Texas Tech University System Chancellor Emeritus Kent Hance announced a gift to the Amarillo Department of Pediatrics.
Lifetime Achievement and Excellence in Pediatric Care
The Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) recognized two Texas Tech Physicians for their excellence in pediatric care and outreach to the community.
Texas Tech Physicians Christmas in July for Kids
Santa Claus came early for three local community non-profit organizations. Texas Tech Physicians hosted Christmas in July for Kids and will present the proceeds at 11:30 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 2) at the Texas Tech Physicians Medical Pavilion, 3601 4th St.
Hold This – It’s More Than 1,000 Degrees: Avoid Firework Injuries This Fourth of July
According to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), more than 230 people visit the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries during the Fourth of July holiday. Most of these injures are to the hands and fingers.
The 99 Club: Texas Tech Physicians Ranking High
This year 22 Texas Tech Physicians' providers were recognized as members of the "99 Club." To earn this status, providers must be ranked at the 99th percentile for a full year of seeing patients.
TTUHSC Surgeons Bringing Tele-Trauma to the Texas Panhandle
The TTUHSC Department of Surgery in Amarillo will soon roll out new technology to help smaller rural hospitals and clinics gain direct access to a trauma surgeon in Amarillo.
Technology Helps Parkinson's Disease Patient Regain Independence
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
Could You Have Skin Cancer?
Texas Tech Physicians - Dermatology will host a free skin cancer screening.
Many treatments available to address infertility
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.
Second Annual West Texas Breast Disease Symposium
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.
Cancer Screening Information Fair to Take Place April 14
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.
10th Annual Update in General Internal Medicine
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) will host the 10th Annual Update in General Internal Medicine March 30 – 31 at the TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building, 3601 Fourth St.
Simple Changes for a Healthy Heart
Heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women in the United States, but is also one of the most preventable health issues. Scott Shurmur, M.D., says simple daily habits can help promote greater heart health.
How to Help Children with Tragedies in the Media
With the latest mass shooting in Florida, parents may have concerns about how their children process the violence on television, social media and the Internet. Michael Gomez, Ph.D., a child trauma psychologist at Texas Tech Physicians – Pediatrics, said there are steps parents and caregivers can take to help their children deal with the tragic images.
TTP’s Harper Named 2017 Outstanding PA
The Texas Academy of Physician Assistants recently named D. Shane Harper, a clinical physician assistant in Amarillo, its Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year.
Atrial fibrillation – What you need to know
Electricians of the heart (cardiac electrophysiologist) treat different forms of heart rhythm problems but by far, atrial fibrillation (afib) is the most common with millions of people in the United States affected. Unfortunately, the affected number of people is on the rise.
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