Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo

The latest cohort of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing in Amarillo was honored with a lamp lighting ceremony. The tradition pays homage to Florence Nightingale, who is considered the mother and pioneer of nursing.

Congratulations to Morgan May, the recipient of the BSA Health System Bright Star Award.

Starting this fall, Texas Tech Physicians OB+GYN will launch an enhanced prenatal care program through the CenteringPregnancy® model in partnership with Centering Healthcare Institute.

Texas Tech Physicians OB+GYN team members recently participated in training to prepare for this exciting addition to patient care. The CenteringPregnancy model combines prenatal health assessments, education and peer support, bringing together expectant moms who are due around the same time to learn, connect and build community throughout their pregnancy.

The program aims to empower growing families and improve health outcomes for moms and babies across the Texas Panhandle. Talk with your Texas Tech Physicians OB+GYN provider to learn more.

Texas Tech Physicians (TTP), the clinical practice of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, has reached an agreement with UnitedHealthcare® (UHC) Insurance Company. There will be no lapse in participation under the commercial and Medicare Advantage participation agreements with UHC since the effective date of the new agreement will be retroactive to April 1, 2026.

Patients covered by UHC can continue receiving care from TTP’s providers at Amarillo, Lubbock and Permian Basin clinic sites at in-network benefit levels. Patients with scheduled appointments do not need to take any action and should keep their appointments as planned.

Patients with questions about their coverage or benefits are encouraged to contact UHC’s customer service using the phone number listed on the back of their insurance card. For questions regarding services provided during the termination period, please visit TTP’s website at https://www.texastechphysicians.com/united-healthcare.aspx for updated information.

Thank you to our patients for your continued understanding and to our teammates for your hard work during this process.

Each year, state agencies from the upper 26 counties in the Texas Panhandle are invited to select an employee or team to receive a Texans Caring for Texans award. This year, the providers from Texas Tech Physicians Surgery were honored for their exceptional work caring for the people of the Panhandle. M. Haris Nazim, M.D., and Izi Obokhare, M.D., accepted the award at a ceremony on Thursday.

The award recognizes the team's dedication to improving healthcare across the Texas Panhandle while also establishing a general surgery residency program at in Amarillo, educating the next generation of surgeons to care for communities across the region.

The award program, created in 1996 by former State Representative David Swinford, recognizes these state employees for their efforts to positively impact their communities.

“Pregnancy is one of the most vulnerable times of a woman’s life, and if we can build community so that they have somebody to reach out to, and they have built-in mentorship with people that have had children and the community around them, that’s going to make their and their children’s lives a lot easier.”

Teresa Baker, M.D., from Texas Tech Physicians OB+GYN spoke with The Amarillo Tribune about offering an enhanced prenatal care program through the CenteringPregnancy® model in partnership with the Centering Healthcare Institute.

The program brings together expectant women who are at a similar stage of pregnancy for group prenatal visits that combine health assessments, education and community support. By fostering connection and shared experiences, the program aims to empower families and improve health outcomes for expectant moms and babies in the Panhandle community.

New prenatal healthcare model coming to Texas Tech Physicians Texas Tech Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology will soon offer enhanced prenatal care for pregnant people using the CenteringPregnancy healthcare model. The Centering Healthcare Institute created the model, which facilitates group prenatal care for women due at the same time.  The program typicall...

A great school year starts with good health! Texas Tech Physicians Family Medicine in Amarillo is accepting new patients and offers appointments for students, helping families get ready for the new school year. The clinic offers back-to-school visits, sports physicals, annual wellness exams and immunizations. Call (806) 414-9959 to schedule your appointment today!

Donuts with the Dean was the perfect way to kick off the morning before classes! 🍩
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing regional dean Louise Rice, DNP, RN, spent the morning connecting with students, offering encouragement and making sure they had a chance to recharge before the day ahead.

Meghan Gray, APRN, FNP-C, is welcoming new patients at Texas Tech Physicians Family Medicine! Meghan is a family nurse practitioner and is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all stages of life.

Whether you’re due for a check-up, managing a chronic condition or looking for a trusted primary care provider, Meghan is here to help you stay healthy and supported. To schedule an appointment, call (806) 414.9559 or visit www.TexasTechPhysicians.com to learn more.

The External Relations team in Amarillo hosted alumni and advisory board members at Hodgetown for the annual Amarillo Sod Poodles Baseball watch party. While cheering on the team, attendees shared ideas and celebrated the partnerships that help advance TTUHSC’s mission. Events like these remind us that TTUHSC Amarillo is built on collaboration and a commitment to improving and providing healthcare to the Panhandle community.

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing on the Amarillo campus hosted a summer fun event at Medi Park, giving students and team members an opportunity to enjoy a summer day of activities and connection outside of the classroom.