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Teaching During a Crisis
The large influx of migrants and asylum seekers crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in the El Paso area has also resulted in a spike of medical emergencies.
Dr. Martin Recognized for Leadership
Profiles in Diversity Journal™ honors Charmaine Martin, M.D., for her outstanding contributions to diversity in medicine and health care access
Border Health Outreach
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso officials announced a $3 million federal grant to create the innovative Border Health Outreach Initiative.
World Champion Dentist
AEW star Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., spoke to about 40 Hunt School of Dental Medicine students about pursuing and succeeding in two simultaneous careers: dentistry and professional wrestling.
Broadening Young Minds
Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders from El Paso County learned about potential health science careers during the 12th annual Medventure for Your Future.
EPA Grants $30,000
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a grant of $30,000 to TTUHSC El Paso for the Farmworkers Pesticide Use Protection Project.
New to the Team
Taylor M. Yong, M.D., M.S., has joined Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso as an orthopaedic surgeon.
Red Carpet Premier
Students, alumni, faculty and supporters gathered for a sneak preview of “Frontera Dreams: Improving Lives, Empowering Generations,” on the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso campus Thursday, Jan. 12.
Path-O-Gram
The January 2023 Pathology newsletter is now available to download and read. In this edition you will find updates on the Pathology residency program, new core lab instrumentation and more.
Inaugural Director for New Office
Alyssa Cervantes Benavides, Ph.D., M.P.A., has been promoted to the position of inaugural senior director of the new Office of Interprofessional Education within the Office of Academic Affairs at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.
Day of Service
Each year, the TTUHSC El Paso Community, Action, Research and Engaged Service (CARES) group plans MLK Day community wellness and development events in neighborhoods throughout El Paso.
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