Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Press Releases

Published on September 15, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

Research team to help uncover and develop needed therapies for ischemic stroke treatment

Collaborative Team Earns Five-Year Renewal Grant from NINDS to Continue Stroke Research LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stroke research aims to understand the brain’s self-protective and repair mechanisms. Gaining …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

TTUHSC Expert Says Ongoing Mental Health Support Key for College Students

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 34, a concerning statistic that underscores the importance of …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 15:06 GMT

Historic collaboration brings shipping container-based health care clinic to Jeff Davis County

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) joined with the student-led organization, Texas A&M BUILD— …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 16:37 GMT

Innovative Laser Therapy Gives Burn Survivors New Hope for Recovery

Laser therapy offers burn patients relief from painful and restrictive scars — improving mobility, reducing pain and transforming recovery with real results. LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When it comes to managing the …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 21:56 GMT

TTUHSC Launches CMS GUIDE Model to Advance Dementia Care Across West Texas in Collaboration with Wovenly

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Garrison Institute on Aging and Wovenly, Inc. are launching the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) GUIDE Model, a new …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 20:43 GMT

Concert, Art Exhibit Mark End of Two-Week Arts Program for Individuals with Aphasia

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Families, friends and members of the Lubbock community showed their support for the arts and those with aphasia at a June 12 concert and art exhibit marking the end of a two-week arts camp. …

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Published on June 4, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

TTUHSC Professor and Surgeon Receives National Award

John A. Griswold, M.D., Honored by ABA for Lifetime Achievements LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Burn Association (ABA) recently presented the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to Texas Tech University …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 21:23 GMT

Scrolling into Stress: Expert Psychologist Provides Tips on How to Manage Stress

April is Stress Awareness Month LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Because of an increasing reliance on smartphones, social media and game-based learning, today’s youth are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 20:01 GMT

Bexa™ Project Expands Breast Cancer Screening Access in Rural Texas

LUBBOCK, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the most recent CDC report, more than 42,000 women in the U.S. lost their lives to breast cancer in 2022. Early detection of breast cancer significantly reduces mortality …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 17:49 GMT

Telepsychiatry Initiative in Rural Emergency Rooms Improves Care for Patients, Safety for Staff

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas faces a shortage of mental health care providers, especially in rural areas. With nearly one in five adults living with a mental illness, rural hospital emergency rooms are the primary …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 22:41 GMT

Physician Shares Expert Advice on Sustainable Weight Loss

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the new year approaches, many set resolutions to improve their health and well-being. Weight loss is a common goal, but achieving and maintaining it can be challenging. Drew Payne, D.O …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

Texas Tech Physicians Experts Discuss Dangers and Tips on Overcoming Smoking, Vaping, Dipping Addictions

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Sara Tello, a nurse practitioner at Texas Tech Physicians specializing in treating tobacco dependency, a comprehensive treatment plan and a heavy dose of compassionate support …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 00:13 GMT

Expert Explains How Aesthetic Medicine Helps Achieve a Confident, Youthful Appearance

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aesthetic treatments, such as Botox, dermal fillers and other non-surgical procedures can help patients feel more confident and rejuvenated. Patti May, M.D., family medicine, Texas Tech …

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Published on November 6, 2024 - 22:39 GMT

The Kenneth H. Cooper Institute at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Unveiled in Dallas

The world’s largest study on measured fitness will enhance TTUHSC’s efforts to expand impactful research while advancing public health LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For more than 50 years, as a leading pioneer of …

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Published on October 31, 2024 - 18:09 GMT

Cultural Traditions Can Help Your Mental Health During the Grieving Process

Cultural traditions like Day of the Dead can help people with grief and mental health LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- You don’t just lose someone once, you lose them every day, for a lifetime. — Donna Ashworth It …

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Published on October 31, 2024 - 09:00 GMT

Marching Band Members Endure Physical Strain that Can Lead to Significant Risk of Injuries

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- College football season is underway, but another group of top performers is hitting the field too: band members. Just like college athletes, marching band members face a rigorous schedule …

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Published on October 30, 2024 - 09:00 GMT

Minding Your Mental Health During Election Season

Coping with Election-Related Stress, Anxiety LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now that early voting is underway and political messages are starting to increase in frequency, many are feeling the strain on their mental …

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Published on October 29, 2024 - 16:08 GMT

People with Higher Risk Factors Recommended to Get Mammograms as Early as 25

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), one in eight women overall in the United States will have a diagnosis of breast cancer sometime …

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Published on June 25, 2024 - 17:04 GMT

TTUHSC’s Ahmed Investigating Cardiac Cell Regeneration

Latest Study Published in Nature Cardiovascular Research LUBBOCK, TEXAS, USA, June 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a patient is experiencing heart failure, a leading cause of death worldwide, they begin to lose healthy and functioning cardiac cells. …

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Published on June 25, 2024 - 15:53 GMT

Too Much Fun in the Summer Sun Increases Skin Cancer Risks

LUBBOCK, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As people try to beat summer’s heat by wearing shorts rather than pants and swapping sneakers for sandals, they also expose themselves to more sunlight and increase the risk of developing …

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