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In the Spotlight: The Critical Role of Molecular Pathology In a Pandemic
Molecular scientists at TTUHSC are working behind the scenes in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic through safe and efficient testing.
Safely Lending an Ear
In addition to lighting up the night sky, the loud popping sounds generated by fireworks can contribute to noise induced hearing loss, the second most common type of inner ear hearing loss after age-related hearing loss.
Helping Patients with Sensory Processing Disorder Navigate an Overwhelming World
Through personalized interventions, occupational therapists can help patients with sensory processing disorders retrain their senses.
TTUHSC Earns High Marks in Global Higher Education Ranking
The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has ranked TTUHSC among the top 7.1% of 20,000 universities worldwide for 2020-2021.
Helping Patients with Aphasia Connect to the Outside World
Aphasia is a disorder that affects a patient’s ability to use and understand language. Speech therapy can help them overcome these challenges.
Patients Want to Age In Place, and Occupational Therapists are Helping
Occupational therapists help the growing number of Americans over 65 age in place. Learn more about TTUHSC’s new doctoral program.
Treating Tinnitus: Making Ringing in the Ears a Non-Issue
Learn how audiologists work with patients to manage their tinnitus to make it a non-issue.
Virtual Tribute Honors TTUHSC Class of 2020
Though unable to conduct traditional graduation festivities, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) recognized the grace and determination with which its Class of 2020 overcame the trials and hardships brought on by a pandemic with in its first-ever virtual graduation tribute.
Can I Study for a Health Care Profession Online?
From clinical mental health counseling to occupational therapy and healthcare management, you can study for a health care profession online at TTUHSC.
How Do I Choose the Health Care Profession That's Right For Me?
Wondering which health profession is right for you? Start by assessing your interests, researching your options, and shadowing current professionals.
Advancing Your Health Care Administration Career
Learn how a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from TTUHSC SHP can kickstart your career in the business of health care.
Sechrist Named New TTUHSC School of Health Professions Dean
TTUHSC named Dawndra Sechrist, OTR, Ph.D., as the new dean of the School of Health Professions. Sechrist is the associate dean for Outcomes and Assessment at the TTUHSC School of Health Professions and a tenured associate professor. She previously was the director of the Master of Occupational Therapy program at TTUHSC.
Boosting Your Career With a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
A master’s in mental health counseling gives you the opportunity to earn marketable skills and perfect the skills you need to be a mental health counselor.
Getting a Second Degree or Certificate in Clinical Lab Science
A second bachelor’s degree in clinical lab science can open new career options. These health professionals use complex lab techniques to diagnose and treat patients.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University Join Forces to Develop 3D-Printed Face Masks, Shields to Fight COVID-19
A collaborative group of faculty from Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) are joining forces to create 3D-printed face shields and face masks for health care workers in hopes of fighting the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Importance of Staying Connected
While communities are learning to navigate the new, strange structure of isolation and social distancing, many individuals are attempting to balance that with recovery from addiction.
The Power of Generosity: Giving Tuesday Now
May 5, 2020 is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving to unite and heal communities following COVID-19. The Texas Tech University System (TTUS) is participating in the greater campaign with its Empower crowdfunding platform, featuring a campaign from each of its component institutions and asking supporters to give to the program of their choosing. The benefactor of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s (TTUHSC) campaign is the Our Legacy Now Student Foundation, a student-led organization that provides emergency financial assistance to TTUHSC students—the next wave of health care heroes who will serve on the frontlines to keep our communities healthy.
Taking the Office Home Doesn’t Reduce the Importance of Exercise
With Zoom meetings, FaceTime and other technology, we may be able to maintain face-to-face contact, but we miss out on the simple take-it-for-granted physical exercise that comes from walking across campus or down long halls to speak to colleagues.
Young Scientists Meet in Lubbock for 2020 Student Research Week
Students from the TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry hosted the university’s 32nd Student Research Week March 10-13 in Lubbock.
Top Skills Needed to Be an Athletic Trainer
Find out the top skills needed to be an athletic trainer, and how the master’s in athletic training program at TTUHSC-SHP can make it happen for you!
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