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Ronald L. Cook, DO, MBA, named Texas Family Physician of the Year
Ronald L. Cook, DO, MBA, of Lubbock, Texas, was named the 2023 Texas Family Physician of the Year during TAFP’s Annual Session and Primary Care Summit in Grapevine on Nov. 11.
Tackling Heart Health for Athletes
Scott Shurmur, M.D., a cardiologist at the Texas Tech Physicians Center for Cardiovascular Health, shared his expertise and his experience as a former collegiate athlete.
The Importance of Adult ADHD Awareness
Despite its prevalence, adult ADHD is often underdiagnosed and undertreated.
Transition to Fall May Have Some People Feeling the Blues
The transition into fall can lead to a form of depression known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a low level of depression that's common in the northern hemisphere during this time of year.
Covenant Children’s and Texas Tech Physicians Host Tour of the Covenant Children’s Relational Health Center
Thursday, Oct. 12, Covenant Children’s and Texas Tech Physicians provided a tour of the region’s first outpatient relational health center at Covenant Children’s hospital.
Elementary School Students Become ‘Docs’ for a Day
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Student National Medical Association (SNMA) hosted ‘Docs’ for a Day camp on Friday, Oct. 20, for Ramirez Elementary School students.
New Specimen Collection System Enhances Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Samuel Prien, Ph.D., and Lindsay Penrose, Ph.D., from TTUHSC's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, have worked for years to develop a specimen collection cup that creates a more favorable environment for sperm.
Fall Festivities and Feasts: Is Your Gallbladder Trying to Tell You Something?
Justin Vaughan, M.D., a surgeon at TTUHSC, said if you’ve ever felt intermittent pain in your upper right abdomen after eating a second deep-fried Twinkie or an extra spicy chili cheese dog, you may need to be more aware of this small but mighty organ.
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Awards Grants to Four TTUHSC Researchers
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) recently awarded grants to four researchers from the TTUHSC. Combined, the grants will provide nearly $2.3 million.
TTUHSC Teams Complete National I-Corps™ Training Program
The Innovation Hub near the TTUHSC Lubbock campus offers ongoing opportunities whereby faculty form teams eager to learn how to take an innovation from the bench to the marketplace.
Protect Your Eyes During the Annular Eclipse
Kelly Mitchell, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians ophthalmologist, offered tips on enjoying the celestial event without damaging your eyes.
Digital Health Takes Center Stage
TTUHSC announced the establishment of the TTUHSC Institute of Telehealth and Digital Innovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
TTUHSC Receives First VEERA Award
For the first time, TTUHSC has received a Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) from the Texas Veterans Commission.
TTUHSC Study Explores Intricacies of Healthy Brain Aging
TTUHSC School of Medicine researchers delved into the intricate interplay of biological, psychosocial and environmental factors that may influence healthy cognitive aging.
TTUHSC Researchers Receive NIH Grant to Address Preeclampsia Rates
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded a two-year, $1.47 million grant to a new local research coalition led by Christine Garner, Ph.D., R.D., Julie St. John, Dr.P.H., and Stephanie Stroever, Ph.D., MPH.
Former White House Health Expert Named TTUHSC Presidential Advisor
TTUHSC President Lori. Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Deborah L. Birx, M.D., as the TTUHSC presidential advisor and adjunct professor in the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health.
Free Clinic Offered for Women’s Health Day
TTUHSC School of Medicine students will host a Women’s Health Day free clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 23 at The Free Clinic located at Lubbock Impact
TTUHSC Reveals New Brand Identity: The Future of Health
This September, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) will implement its refreshed brand identity.
TTUHSC Secures National Academy of Inventors Membership
The university’s new NAI membership and the appointment of several faculty members as senior members and fellows are important milestones that highlight TTUHSC’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovate health care.
TTUHSC Students Share Knowledge, Experiences at Middle School to Medical School
TTUHSC kicked off Middle School to Medical School (M2M), a program designed to inspire and support children interested in pursuing careers in medicine Monday, Aug. 28.
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