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A Rite of Passage for Next Generation of Physicians

Students in TTUHSC's School of Medicine Class of 2028 received their first white coat and pledged their commitment to the medical profession at the White Coat Ceremony Friday (July 26) at the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences.

PAs and Telehealth: Increasing Access to Patient Care

The PA profession and telehealth were both created to improve and expand access to patient care. PA Abby Buterbaugh discussed the value that her profession and telehealth has brought to health care.

Food Allergy Awareness, Prevention Ahead of Summer Fun

James Tarbox, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians allergist, discussed food allergies and treatments.

National Academy of Inventors Ranks Texas Tech University System Among Top 100 in Patents for Second Consecutive Year

The TTU System, including the TTUHSC and TTUHSC El Paso, ranked 74th on the NAI list of Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents for 2023.

TTUHSC Awarded Gold Status as Top Military Friendly School

TTUHSC was named one of the nation’s top military friendly schools by Viqtory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine, in its April 2024 issue.

Twelve Full-Time TTUHSC Researchers Named to Latest World’s Top 2% of Scientists Rankings

Last fall, Stanford University/Elsevier’s sixth edition of the World’s Top 2% of Scientists List was released and included 12 full-time and three part-time researchers from TTUHSC.

Current Guidelines Advise Monitoring, Vigilance for Avian Flu

Monitoring the severity of infections of cattle and humans with flu H5N1 can be complex, with several factors at play.

TTUHSC SHP Ranks Among the Top in Texas and the Nation

A number of platforms, including U.S. News and World Report, released rankings highlighting the best Health Sciences University programs. The School of Health Professions programs ranked among the top.

Finding a Campus to Call Home

The School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has a flagship campus in Lubbock, Texas and four regional campuses, all offering unique and extraordinary educational experiences.

Feet First: Prioritizing Foot Health in Summer Footwear Choices

Jerry Grimes, M.D., a foot and ankle surgeon at Texas Tech Physicians, shared insights on selecting summer footwear to avoid pain and injury.

TTUHSC Honors Class of 2024 Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies

TTUHSC hosted commencement ceremonies for all schools for its 1,555-member Class of 2024.

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center Provides Safety Guidelines for Summer

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center at the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy provides safety guidelines on potential hazards, such as snakes, spiders and pool chemicals.

TTUHSC, TTU Scientists Meet at First Amarillo Research Symposium

In April, the TTUHSC Amarillo campus hosted the inaugural Amarillo Research Symposium.

Navigating the Mental Health Maze During Election Season

Madison Bishop, LMFT, sheds light on prioritizing your mental well-being during election season.

Combat and Communication: Serving Veterans Through Speech Language Pathology

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs employs 459 speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and offers services to over 158 sites of care throughout the VA Health Care System.

GMES: Explore Medicine without an M.D.

GMES is a two-year, non-thesis Master of Science degree offered at TTUHSC specifically designed for students with a goal to teach in the anatomical sciences or who want more preparation for medical school.

TTUHSC School of Medicine Faculty Member Elected to the Texas Medical Association Board of Trustees

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) elected Rodney Young, M.D., to the TMA Board of Trustees during TexMed 2024, its annual conference in Dallas.

The Crisis of Heart Disease and Failure in West Texas

West Texas is facing what TTUHSC Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Josh TenBensel, DPT, would classify as a “crisis” of heart disease and heart failure.

Texas Tech Physicians Announces Website Redesign

This May, Texas Tech Physicians announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. TTUHSC experts address a few questions about the new user experience.

TTUHSC’s Ahmed Investigating Cardiac Cell Regeneration

Mahmoud Salama Ahmed, Ph.D., and an international team of researchers have completed an investigation to uncover novel therapeutics or existing therapeutic regimens previously approved by the FDA for cardiac regeneration.

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