Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

10/18/2026

On the latest episode of “Texas Tech Health Check”, James Tarbox, M.D., an allergist with Texas Tech Physicians and associate professor at the School of Medicine, tells us what happens to someone when they’re triggered by a food allergy. Dr. Tarbox explains the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance, and why we should be prepared if you or a loved one has food allergies. He also shares some upcoming good news for those who do not like needles but have allergies.
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10/17/2026

Katie Seaton, a third-year medical student in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, recently presented her research on Intercostal Cryoneurolysis in Postoperative Thoracotomy Patients at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress in Washington, DC! The annual event brings surgeons and healthcare professionals together for four days of education, innovation, and connection.

10/16/2026

The Department of Pediatrics, in partnership with Northwest Texas Healthcare System and Amarillo College, hosted the Panhandle Neonatal-Perinatal Symposium, bringing healthcare professionals together for a day of learning and collaboration.

The symposium featured evidence-based education in neonatal and perinatal care, including expert presentations from Muhammad Subhani, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, and Teresa Baker, M.D., professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo, along with presentations from other healthcare experts. Together, these efforts help strengthen knowledge and skills while also supporting high-quality care for newborns and families across the Texas Panhandle.

10/16/2026

Congratulations to Christine Garner, Ph.D., assistant vice president for research at , associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo and researcher at the InfantRisk Center, who was named the first Public Health Champion by the Texas Association of City and County Health Officials - Taccho. Her leadership and contributions in advancing maternal health through community collaboration continue to make a lasting impact on improving the health and well-being of the Texas Panhandle.

10/14/2026

October is Month, providing an opportunity to shed light on a disease that impacts so many lives. Breast cancer is unfortunately prevalent, with 1 in 8 women being diagnosed in their lifetime.

Karla Daniele, M.D., a breast surgical oncologist with Texas Tech Physicians and assistant professor at the department of surgery at the School of Medicine in Lubbock, and Teresa Baker, M.D., an OB-GYN at Texas Tech Physicians and co-director of the InfantRisk Center at the School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo, offered some helpful information on prevention, early detection and treatment for breast cancer.

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10/12/2026

“The best test is the one that gets done.” Izi Obokhare, M.D., professor of general and colorectal surgery at the School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo, tells “Pulse” magazine how his practical mindset shaped outreach and research efforts for a colorectal cancer screening program he oversaw for nearly a decade at our Amarillo campus. Dr. Obokhare shares how education, outreach and making screening more accessible can help remove barriers and encourage more people to take action for their health.

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10/11/2026

October is Awareness Month. One in seven women will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Give yourself a breast exam twice a month and speak with your doctor.

10/10/2026

Today is ! The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Psychiatry departments in Amarillo, Lubbock and Odessa offer medical students and residents clinical experiences in treating children to geriatric patients with varying diagnoses of psychiatric conditions. Learners also have exposure to cutting-edge technologies; such as, transcranial magnetic stimulation and the largest tele-medicine psychiatry system in the United States.

10/08/2026

The School of Medicine is proud to share that the TTUHSC Alumni Association announced the 2026 Distinguished Alumni, including two School of Medicine alumni:

⚪️ Randall E. Morris, M.D.
🏆 Distinguished Alumni Award

⚪️ Steven Burgess M.D., MBA
🏆 Distinguished Alumni Award

10/07/2026

The latest issue of “Pulse: The Magazine of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center” is available online now! Check it out for the latest features on alumni, faculty, staff and students.

Pulse the Magazine of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Summer 2026 Health + Hope The people, partnerships and progress reshaping cancer care. Summer 2026 Volume 36 | Issue 2 Health + Hope Special Feature People and partnerships are at the heart of progress in cancer care. TTUHSC is bette...