Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from in Amarillo! ❤️

02/13/2026

The Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health at TTUHSC hosted its annual Day of the Woman on Tuesday. The evening featured keynote speaker Amy Griffin, New York Times best-selling author of "The Tell" and founder of G9 Ventures. The discussion, moderated by former first daughter Barbara Bush Coyne, explored memory, identity and the pressures of perfectionism.

02/12/2026

February is American ! ♥️ Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. We can improve our by stopping smoking, eating healthier foods, reducing stress and staying physically active.

02/11/2026

“This gift was an easy decision for our family because we believe in improving children’s health care in the Panhandle,” Amarillo National Bank President William Ware said. “We’re honored to help Dr. Herrick and her team realize their vision for enhanced pediatric care at TTUHSC.”

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine leaders accepted a $1 million gift from Amarillo National Bank to support the Pediatric Fund for Excellence. The investment will help close critical gaps in pediatric specialty care and strengthen services for children and families across the Texas Panhandle.

The gift marks a transformational investment in pediatric care for the Texas Panhandle.

02/10/2026

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo, today, announced a $1 million philanthropic gift from Amarillo National Bank to support the TTUHSC Pediatric Fund for Excellence.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., joined Brian Weis, M.D., regional dean of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, and Shannon Herrick, M.D., regional chair of pediatrics, in accepting the gift from Amarillo National Bank President William Ware.

The investment will help expand access to specialty services, address critical gaps in care and support the growing health needs of children and families across the Texas Panhandle.

02/10/2026

and Texas Tech Physicians Pediatrics in Amarillo were proud to support the Amarillo Symphony Guild at the annual Symphony Ball over the weekend. Through events like the Symphony Ball, support for educational music programs encourages learning, creativity and early development—important foundations for stronger, healthier communities.

02/09/2026

Visit Kendra Scott at Westgate Mall on Friday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. for complimentary sips, sweets and shopping for good. In honor of Power of the Purse, 20% of proceeds at the event will benefit the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo.

Can't make it in-person but still want to support? Shop online Feb. 13 and 14 with code: GIVEBACK-LFJYV at checkout.

To date, the annual Power of the Purse luncheon and purse auction has raised millions of dollars for landmark scientific investigation, important medical education and community programs through the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health. This year's luncheon is on April 23. To learn more, call 806.414.9941 or visit https://bit.ly/3YRAqBj.

02/09/2026

Join the Office of Research & Innovation for the next Research Connect series on Feb. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. All faculty, staff and learners are welcome to attend in person or virtually.

This session will focus on community-engaged research, with presentations by:
⚪️Cathy Hudson, Dr.P.H. - Assistant Vice President of Community-Engaged Research, Division of Rural Affairs
⚪️Melisa Ibora, Ph.D. - Senior Research Associate, Office of Research & Innovation
⚪️Maria Garcia, MPH - Research Associate, Amarillo, Office of Research & Innovation

The session will be held in Lubbock HSC Room 1C120 and on Zoom:
https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/97009331094?pwd=9TfEYpa6Y0bFnWbot8Ym9Sif0O9gdO.1

02/07/2026

𝙏𝙏𝙐𝙃𝙎𝘾 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠: 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤? Students at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo campus tell us why they chose over other locations.

02/06/2026

Today is National , and students and team members across TTUHSC Amarillo proudly wore red! Together, they helped highlight American Heart Month and the importance of heart health awareness. ❤

02/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Rebecca Ramdhan, M.D., to Texas Tech Physicians ! Dr. Ramdhan is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in hematology and oncology. With advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood blood disorders and cancers, she provides compassionate, expert-driven care for children and families across the Texas Panhandle.

Dr. Ramdhan completed her residency here in Amarillo at and returned to Amarillo after completing her fellowship training. She is passionate about caring for the children in the Panhandle. Appointments are available with a referral from your child's pediatrician or primary care provider. For more information, call (806) 414.9800.

At Texas Tech Physicians, our doctors have a heart of service and dedication for our patients. From newborn to adolescent care, our pediatric physicians provide age-appropriate primary and specialty services to meet physical and mental needs and help your kids grow happy and healthy.

02/04/2026

Todd Bell, M.D., an associate professor from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, visited a pre-K class at City View Elementary to teach young learners about handwashing, body parts and heart health. Students sang along to educational songs and even got to use a Doppler to hear their own heartbeats, making science and healthy habits exciting and memorable.