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 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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was in 1978 that the National Hospice Organization was established. Its first national conference was held in Washington D.C. Jimmy Carter was President when the hospice movement took off and became a national discussion.
The ball caps say donate life. The smiles say “let’s make a difference.” Newschannel 11 was there to watch a quick photo as a small group gathered outside University Medical Center today.
The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center took 30 faculty, students, and scientists to the Texas capital to speak to Texas legislators about their top legislative priorities for this session, primarily, expanding telehealth care in rural communities.
Ramen Noodles are a common household meal that most kids love. However, the cooking process is sending children here in Lubbock to the hospital with severe burns.
Through its March 3-3-3 Campaign, Team Luke Hope for Minds is raising money to support children with brain injuries and raising awareness through a helmet giveaway.
“I think no one expected COVID and no one knew the impact COVID would have on our healthcare providers,” Terri Morris, the talent pipeline program manager at Covenant, said.
Dr. Rahman is using a new technique to find and remove the lump with less discomfort to the patient. With this, it means no more inserting a wire to mark the cancer before the surgery.
Every year since 2008, these students have been volunteering a day out of their studies in the spring to clean up, repair, or do any odd job you don’t want to do, or maybe can’t do anymore.
“When a family exercises and plays together, they’re going to have a whole lot more time where they feel like they can interact in other meaningful ways about other things that are very important.”
After multiple tests and procedures, doctors discovered Callie was born without the cranial nerves needed to help her swallow. The little fighter doesn't let that stop her.
Dr Tetyana Vasylyeva is leading the study at the Texas Tech University Health Science Center to hopefully find a better way to reduce the likelihood of medical errors.
Texas state lawmakers have set aside $300 million that, if approved, would go to fund mental health programs in children’s hospitals across the state, including Covenant Children’s here in Lubbock.
An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable medical device that can jump-start the heart in an emergency, keeping someone alive until paramedics arrive.
Suicide was the second-leading cause of death among children ages 10-14 in 2022, according to the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas. Pediatricians hope lawmakers will invest in reaching more of Texas’ at-risk youth.
Lubbock doctor Sharmila Dissanaike has been named the national President of the American Burn Association. She will become President-Elect in May and then take over the role as President in 2025.
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