Latest news from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso on 海角社区 en-us Copyright 2025 海角社区 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/save-the-date-groundbreaking-of-world-class-fox-cancer-center/?sc=rsin /articles/save-the-date-groundbreaking-of-world-class-fox-cancer-center/?sc=rsin Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:05:54 EST Up to now West Texas has lacked a comprehensive cancer center, forcing residents to travel hundreds of miles for specialized care. Travel is costly, and patients often miss work and lose pay when they leave El Paso. The majority of El Paso cancer patients who have the financial means to leave the city for care travel to MD Anderson in Houston. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/gecu-foundation-doubles-down-on-dental-education-with-second-major-gift-as-hunt-school-of-dental-medicine-prepares-historic-first-graduation/?sc=rsin /articles/gecu-foundation-doubles-down-on-dental-education-with-second-major-gift-as-hunt-school-of-dental-medicine-prepares-historic-first-graduation/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:55:44 EST Building on its support of our region's future dentists, the GECU Foundation has announced another generous contribution of $325,000 for Hunt School of Dental Medicine scholarships and the dental patient fund. That increases its total commitment to Texas Tech Health El Paso in 2025 to $425,000, including a $100,000 gift made during the Hunt School of Nursing's White Coat Ceremony in January, aimed at creating four full-tuition scholarships for nursing students. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/texas-tech-health-el-paso-researcher-receives-55-000-marsh-foundation-grant-to-advance-alzheimer-s-research/?sc=rsin /articles/texas-tech-health-el-paso-researcher-receives-55-000-marsh-foundation-grant-to-advance-alzheimer-s-research/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:00:57 EST Alzheimer's disease is the leading cause of dementia, affecting approximately 6.7 million people in the United States over the age of 65, according to the Centers for Disease Control. El Paso County, where 83% of the population identifies as Hispanic, ranks 10th among U.S. counties with populations over 10,000 for Alzheimer's prevalence, according to recent Alzheimer's Association research. Despite these alarming statistics, there is currently no noninvasive, early detection method for Alzheimer's disease. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/hunt-school-of-dental-medicine-inaugural-class-members-clinch-elite-residencies/?sc=rsin /articles/hunt-school-of-dental-medicine-inaugural-class-members-clinch-elite-residencies/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:20:25 EST The students will begin their first day in their respective programs July 1 at prestigious residency and graduate programs across the nation, including Yale University, Rutgers University, the University of Washington, One Brooklyn Health, and the University of Oklahoma. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/measles-outbreak-medical-expert-available-to-speak/?sc=rsin /articles/measles-outbreak-medical-expert-available-to-speak/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:30:13 EST Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/engaging-young-minds-to-spark-a-bright-future-in-health-care/?sc=rsin /articles/engaging-young-minds-to-spark-a-bright-future-in-health-care/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:20:55 EST The 14th annual Medventure for Your Future, an exploration of all things health science related for middle schoolers, took place last Saturday, Jan. 25, on the Texas Tech Health El Paso campus. Designed to inspire middle school students from our U.S.-Mexico Borderplex region, the day-long event provided a unique, hands-on introduction to careers in health care and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/hunt-school-of-nursing-marks-a-milestone-with-inaugural-full-tuition-scholarships-for-four-b-s-n-students/?sc=rsin /articles/hunt-school-of-nursing-marks-a-milestone-with-inaugural-full-tuition-scholarships-for-four-b-s-n-students/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:55:41 EST The spring 2025 nursing cohort comprises 76 students, including 67 from our Borderplex. By growing our own health care heroes, the Hunt School of Nursing is addressing the critical nursing shortage and tackling the unique health challenges of the U.S.-Mexico border region. Since its establishment, the school has graduated more than 1,500 nurses, with 90% remaining in the area to practice. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/texas-tech-health-el-paso-to-pioneer-pediatric-research-for-our-borderplex-families/?sc=rsin /articles/texas-tech-health-el-paso-to-pioneer-pediatric-research-for-our-borderplex-families/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:55:30 EST Gastroparesis in children is complicated by an often-overlooked factor: the role of psychological stress. Symptoms of gastroparesis can be intensified by stress, which can worsen nausea and abdominal pain and even interfere with a child's response to medications. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/transforming-smiles-transforming-lives-free-dental-care-empowers-opportunity-center-residents-at-hopeful-smiles-event/?sc=rsin /articles/transforming-smiles-transforming-lives-free-dental-care-empowers-opportunity-center-residents-at-hopeful-smiles-event/?sc=rsin Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:35 EST Helping address the unmet health care needs of underserved communities in the El Paso region. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, 34% of adults lack dental insurance. Many low-income individuals and families forgo basic oral care, leading to preventable health issues. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/lighting-campus-for-hope-a-winter-wonderland-of-resilience-and-community/?sc=rsin /articles/lighting-campus-for-hope-a-winter-wonderland-of-resilience-and-community/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:00:03 EST More than just a holiday gathering, this free, family-friendly event marked the culmination of a year-long appeal that raised $255,000 to provide 1,350 life-saving cancer screenings in our Borderplex community. Every dollar from event sponsorships will directly support cancer screenings and diagnostics, emphasizing the transformative impact of early detection and care. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/uthealth-houston-and-texas-tech-health-el-paso-announce-research-partnership-for-greater-impact-on-underserved-communities/?sc=rsin /articles/uthealth-houston-and-texas-tech-health-el-paso-announce-research-partnership-for-greater-impact-on-underserved-communities/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:00:24 EST This partnership allows both institutions to combine capabilities across universities to bring a level of team-based research to El Paso that would not be possible otherwise. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/sunflower-bank-brings-back-beloved-model-train-display-for-the-holidays-supporting-lighting-campus-for-hope/?sc=rsin /articles/sunflower-bank-brings-back-beloved-model-train-display-for-the-holidays-supporting-lighting-campus-for-hope/?sc=rsin Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:15:25 EST New this year, the holiday display in Sunflower Bank's Downtown lobby, 201 E. Main, Suite 200, includes lavender ribbons to support our community's cancer warriors. These ribbons represent awareness and solidarity for all who have shown strength in their fight against any form of cancer. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/neuro-ophthalmologist-with-texas-tech-physicians-of-el-paso-available-to-speak-on-diabetic-eye-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/neuro-ophthalmologist-with-texas-tech-physicians-of-el-paso-available-to-speak-on-diabetic-eye-disease/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:45:33 EST Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/texas-tech-health-el-paso-schools-recognized-in-u-s-news-world-report-s-best-colleges-rankings/?sc=rsin /articles/texas-tech-health-el-paso-schools-recognized-in-u-s-news-world-report-s-best-colleges-rankings/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:39 EST According to the latest U.S. 海角社区 & World Report rankings, the Foster School of Medicine has been ranked among the top 100 best medical schools in the nation for primary care and rural practice, further solidifying its role in addressing the critical health care needs of underserved communities. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/artificial-mini-hearts-take-flight-to-the-international-space-station/?sc=rsin /articles/artificial-mini-hearts-take-flight-to-the-international-space-station/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:00:23 EST The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity's effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/proud-el-pasoan-announces-first-full-ride-scholarship-for-hunt-school-of-dental-medicine-at-season-of-thanks-celebration/?sc=rsin /articles/proud-el-pasoan-announces-first-full-ride-scholarship-for-hunt-school-of-dental-medicine-at-season-of-thanks-celebration/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:45:01 EST El Paso dental community member Deborah Whitehill announced the first Hunt School of Dental Medicine scholarship to cover full tuition and fees for an El Paso student's entire four years of school. The scholarship honors her late husband H.V. Whitehill, D.D.S., M.S. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/texas-tech-physicians-of-el-paso-welcomes-neurologist-luis-d-acosta-m-d-dr-acosta-brings-more-than-30-years-of-experience-as-a-community-neurologist/?sc=rsin /articles/texas-tech-physicians-of-el-paso-welcomes-neurologist-luis-d-acosta-m-d-dr-acosta-brings-more-than-30-years-of-experience-as-a-community-neurologist/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:37 EST Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/whooping-cough-five-times-higher/?sc=rsin /articles/whooping-cough-five-times-higher/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:00:03 EST Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/the-us-food-and-drug-administration-is-now-requiring-facilities-that-perform-mammograms-to-inform-patients-about-the-density-of-their-breasts/?sc=rsin /articles/the-us-food-and-drug-administration-is-now-requiring-facilities-that-perform-mammograms-to-inform-patients-about-the-density-of-their-breasts/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:00:22 EST Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso /articles/texas-tech-dental-oral-health-clinic-hosts-screen-and-clean-for-el-paso-915-stars-special-olympics-soccer-team/?sc=rsin /articles/texas-tech-dental-oral-health-clinic-hosts-screen-and-clean-for-el-paso-915-stars-special-olympics-soccer-team/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:35:44 EST According to the Institute for Oral Health, one-third of individuals in households experiencing disabilities had not visited a dentist in two or more years, compared to 19.7% in households without disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are also twice as likely to experience high dental anxiety (21.8%) compared to those without disabilities (10.6%). Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso