Health

Fourth of July events are fun for the whole family, but it’s important to be safe, so your loved ones don’t end up in the Emergency Room.

Congratulations to Dr. Naidu Chekuru on his retirement after 40 years of caring for patients in this region.

In 2022, Covenant Health invested more than $75 million in improving the health of our communities by supporting organizations, programs and initiatives that create lasting change at the neighborhood level.

One Lubbock teen is on a quest to help others cure a hereditary disease he was born with.

Every year in this country, there are more than 4,000 unintentional drownings, mostly in young children up to age 14.

As the Texas South Plains Honor Flight evaluates the 2023 flight and prepares for next year, that may include more mental health resources thanks to a collaboration with Covenant Health Partners.

“The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center is what it is today because of the impact and contributions of Berk.”

The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center hosted the West Texas Regional Mental Health Conference on Wednesday, to help facilitate cooperation between providers and offer detailed training tips for professionals in our region.

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) family is deeply saddened to announce the untimely death today (May 26) of TTUHSC Executive Vice President and School of Medicine Dean Dr. Steven L. Berk.

Rare disorders and conditions are caught in more than 12,000 babies born every year because of newborn screening done across the United States. But despite the critical need, an InvestigateTV survey of screening programs nationwide found many are facing challenges due to a lack of funding.

Friday was graduation day at the Texas Tech University School of Medicine, a milestone for the nearly 180 new doctors and for the Dean of the Medical School, Dr. Steven Berk.

Under the Matt Dawson Act, workers who suffer a brain injury in the line of duty are now eligible for lifetime wage benefits if the injury results in a “permanent, major neurocognitive disorder or psychotic disorder."

A Lubbock woman says every day of her life is a battle, but she’s blessed to be alive to fight it.

Lubbock is joining more than 50 cities around the nation to host a walk to spread awareness about eating disorders and break up the common misconceptions that come with them.

A Lubbock family is stressing the importance of athlete’s health after a teen collapsed on the Monterey High School football field nine months ago.

A skunk found in the western part of the City of Lubbock has tested positive for rabies. This is the second reported rabies case in Lubbock this year.

Millions of Texans may be at risk of losing their health care coverage as COVID-era benefits come to an end.

The keynote speaker, Lee Woodruff, shared her story to try and diminish the stigma around women’s mental health.

Some people call her Miss Rose. For generations, hundreds of kids have grown up calling her “My Dear.”

The cleanout is an effort to get dangerous medications off the street and keep them out of the hands of children who may ingest them by accident.

The bills bipartisan backers say it could lower prices for things like EpiPens and blood pressure medicine by 60 to 70 percent.

District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a federal judge in Amarillo, has ruled against the FDA, suspending authorization for the abortion pill Mifepristone.

Last year, there were 2,046 confirmed cases of child abuse in the Lubbock and South Plains regions.

A Lubbock nonprofit that provides therapy services with horses is seeking your help to keep clients riding.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine students will host a Women’s Health Day free clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 15 at The Free Clinic located at Lubbock Impact, 2707 34th St.

“Amber's commitment and dedication to the wellbeing of little ones that have mobility issues, that’s what this is all about.”

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center held a special event on Friday to help their students get some hands-on experience preparing for disasters.

Randy Christian is a former city council member who is also a carrier of the Lynch syndrome gene, the most common type of hereditary cancer.

Cancer warriors across the South Plains get to share their battles this weekend and look fabulous while doing it.

Evie Williams was a normal 11-year-old girl who enjoyed being with her family and writing stories about animals and vegetables, until one day she was left unable to walk or talk.