There is still so much that we don’t know about COVID, but fortunately scientists all over the globe are feverishly studying this virus. Earlier today, I came across a study that was just released that completely took my breath away. The study was conducted at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and what it discovered has enormous implications. Many COVID victims have continued to experience severe symptoms long after the virus is out of their systems, and researchers at Texas Tech University wanted to figure out why this is occurring…
Over the last year, COVID “long haulers” have continued experiencing a variety of symptoms months after the virus clears. These include anything from skin problems, to shortness of breath, to losing the sense of taste or smell. Now, researchers say they may know why this is happening. A new study finds coronavirus
United Supermarkets resumes COVID-19 vaccine clinics on TTU campus
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LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - United Supermarkets will resume hosting COVID–19 vaccination clinics at United Supermarkets Arena the first week of May.
The first clinic will be on Tuesday, May 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clinic will once again offer the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine to anyone 18 and older.
Additional clinic opportunities will be on May 10, 12 and 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the United Supermarkets Arena.
Those interested in receiving a vaccine can use the scheduler link below to make an appointment for expedited service at any of the scheduled clinics. Walk-up appointments will also be available.
The Texas Medical Association Medical Student Section (TMA-MSS) honored Lubbock dermatologist Dr. Ashley L. Sturgeon and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, according to a news release from the Texas Medical Association (TMA).
Sturgeon received the 2021 C. Frank Webber, M.D. award for her diligence in mentoring medical students, and the Tech Health Sciences Center was recognized and rewarded as the 2020-21 TMA-MSS Chapter of the year, according to the news release.
The C. Frank Webber, M.D award was created in 1987 and was named after the late Texas family physician educator and former dean the University of Texas Medical School at Houston Dr. C. Frank Webber, according to the news release.
Compiled by Candace Krebs
Lower Ark Valley basin tour announced
Registration is now open for the June 3 annual tour of the Lower Arkansas River Basin tour, hosted by Water Education Colorado. This year’s tour will be held via Zoom, expanding the accessibility among water professionals, ag producers, educators, elected officials and interested community members who regularly attend. The tour will take in sites between Pueblo Reservoir and John Martin Reservoir, giving participants an up-close look at regional water-related activities. The itinerary will showcase water quality projects, agricultural operations, alternative transfer methods (ATMs), interstate compact considerations, the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, municipal, environmental and recreational priorities, and more. There will also be an interactive Q&A opportunity with tour speakers, and a post-tour networking event. The cost is $125 for members and $150 for non-members, with a limited number of scholarships available ba
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