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Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: Health and Human Services

Dr. Elizabeth Chavez-Palacios, LPC-S, CRC, instructor for the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program at TTUHSC, discussed burnout and compassion fatigue.

Psychedelic Therapy: Jury’s Still Out

Dr. Michelle Shuler, an assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Counseling and Mental Health at TTUHSC, discussed psychedelic therapy.

Molecular Pathology Preceptorship: Unmatched Value and Experience

Ericka Hendrix, PhD, MB(ASCP)CM, Program Director and Associate Professor in the Master of Science in Molecular Pathology program in the School of Health Professions spoke about the program’s preceptorship.

Your Office Squad: A How to Guide

Lynn Jennings, PhD, LPC-S, LSOTP-S, and Nicole Noble, PhD, LPC-S, joined the TTU Health Check podcast to share their expertise and advice on fostering connections in the workplace.

Alumni Spotlight: Sister Duo Offers Local, Personalized Allied Health Services

Abagale (Abby) Chapman, OT (2014), and Hannah Cowden, SLP (2017), are sisters working together to help children in Lubbock and the surrounding areas become the greatest version of themselves.

TTUHSC Faculty Receive Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards

Recognizing academic excellence, the honors are the most prestigious awards granted to faculty throughout the TTU System.

Inspiration and Intention: Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

Lynn Jennings, Ph.D., LPC-S, LSOTP-S, shares with us her tips on how to start and follow through with our New Year’s resolutions with a successful mindset.

'Tis the Season: Flu, RSV and COVID-19

Koy Kubala, DCLS, spoke about the increase we see in these infections during this season, how we can proactively avoid them, and what treatment can help at the onset of symptoms.

The “Happiest” Time of the Year: Grief and the Holidays

David Pfaff, Ph.D., LPC, is core faculty for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at TTUHSC and discussed grief during the holidays.

Navigating Family Stress During the Holiday Season

Nicole Noble, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, offered insights to help manage difficult family dynamics during this time of year.

Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Mize, DCLS, MHA

Ryan, Mize, DCLS, MHA, is a Medical Director for Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), an Associate Medical Director for Mass General Brigham System (MGB), and is Pathology faculty for Harvard Medical School (HMS).

From Oil Field to Health Care: Chineme Chima-Nlewem, PA-C

Chineme Chima-Nlewem, PA-C, works as a pain management provider at MCH ProCare Interventional Pain Medicine - a career born out of her own painful experience.

Exceptional Value, Outstanding Outcomes: TTUHSC’s DPT Program

TTUHSC’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has been around for nearly 40 years.

Hidden Heroes of Health Care: Supporting a Shortage of Molecular Genetic Technologists

A Molecular Genetic Technologist is a qualified technologist (by an academic or applied education) that is able to perform testing on human samples for inherited diseases, acquired diseases and infectious diseases.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Unveils Craddicks’ Honorary Name for Physician Assistant Studies Program

TTUHSC unveiled a new name for a decade-old program on Oct. 15. The Nadine and Tom Craddick Physician Assistant Studies Program honors Rep. Tom Craddick and his wife Nadine.

TTUHSC’s Flores and Gutierrez Named to HACU’s Leadership Programs

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) announced two TTUHSC members who will be part of the HACU Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo and the HACU Enlace Mid-Level Leadership program.

Funding Rural Hospitals

In rural Texas communities that rely heavily on their local hospitals, Sharon Hunt, Ph.D., FACHE, CHFP, uses her expertise to help hospitals secure the funding and resources they need to keep their doors open and their communities healthy.

Increases in West Nile and Dengue Fever: What to Know and How to Get Tested and Treated

Texas Health and Human Services recently stated that public health officials are urging citizens to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites.

School of Health Professions Alum: Journey to Ototoxicity Research

A native of El Paso, Texas, Amanda Chiao, AuD, PhD, CCC-A, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at TTUHSC in El Paso and has extensively researched ototoxicity and its impact on people with substance use disorders (SUDs).

Cannabis, Delta 8 and Youth: What You Need to Know

Zach Sneed, Ph.D., CRC, LCDC, sat down to share what we currently know regarding the use of Cannabis and Delta 8 among youth and the potential risks and misinformation to be aware of.

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