The Scope Weekly News Letter
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Instructions for accessing the TTUHSC El Paso libraries and study areas during Phase II of campus operations are available on the university's COVID-19 site at this link.The TTUHSC El Paso Difference
Stay in-the-know by attending TTUHSC El Paso events, lectures and presentations, and learning about initiatives and trainings on campus.
Hunt School of Nursing Student Receives Complimentary One-Year Vehicle Lease
For Emmanuel Muniz and his family, the use of the vehicle could not come at a better time.
Faculty and Staff Highlight: Nora Muñoz
Learn more about Muñoz's role as TTUHSC El Paso's intern architect.
COVID-19: Latest Campus Announcements at ttuhscep.edu/coronavirus
Visit the Student and Employees section on our microsite.
TT HealthWatch – A Look at the Latest Medical News and Research
This week's topics include antibody testing for COVID-19, Apgar score utility in preterm infants, triple inhaled therapy in COPD, and MIS-C following COVID-19 infection in kids.
Community Corner
Events, conferences, and continuing medical education activities open to the public.
Step Bootcamp - July 6 - Sept. 6
The Border Coalition for Fitness will help you increase your daily step counts.
Psychiatry Grand Rounds - July 10
"Treatment of Pediatric Depressive and Anxiety Disorders in the Primary Care Setting," presented by Sarah L. Martin, M.D.
Pediatric Environmental Health Grand Rounds - July 16
"Hurricane Preparedness: Weathering the Storms," presented by Erica P. Guerrero, M.S., MPAS, PA-C.
2020 Summer Medical Camp: July 13-17
Originally scheduled for June and July, the camp for highschoolers has been rescheduled as a one-week virtual camp.
Surgery Trauma Grand Rounds - July 16
"Atlanto-Occipital Dislocation," presented by Akshay A. Gupte, M.D.
Community Partner Discounts and Hotels for Front-Line Health Care Professionals
Free hotel rooms, special offers and discounts for El Paso health care workers.
El Paso Urged to Unite with Light
Residents asked to illuminate porches, windows and balconies at 7:30 p.m. every Friday to support medical professionals and first responders.
Employee, Student and Resident Assistance Programs Available Via Webex
Take advantage of telehealth services.
Culture and Diversity
Find out what lectures, panel discussions, and presentations are coming up from the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Health.
Call for Membership Applications - Council on Diversity and Inclusion
The mission of the council is to encourage diversity and inclusion practices across campus by promoting cultural humility, awareness, inclusion, respect and equity.
Learn Conversational Spanish
Would you like to learn conversational Spanish to improve the quality of patient care? Click for more information on learning Spanish in a group setting.
Research Roundup
Read articles by TTUHSC El Paso researchers recently published in PubMed.
Alcohol and Gastric Motility: Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Implications
Clinical Insights Into the Gastrointestinal Manifestations of COVID-19
Transcirculation Approach for Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Multicenter Study and Review of the Literature
Association Between the Framingham Risk Score and Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness in Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus
COVID-19 Crisis Creates Opportunities for Community-Centered Population Health: Community Health Workers at the Center
Timing of Feeding After Endoscopic Intervention in Peptic Ulcer Disease
Achieving Excellence
Stay up-to-date with campus announcements, informational sessions, and trainings.
New Hires - June 1
Welcome to the TTUHSC El Paso family!
2020 Annual Group Benefits Enrollment: July 6 – July 18
Don’t miss your opportunity to make changes to your ERS Group Benefits Program.
Institutional Faculty Development Course XVIII - August 26
eLearning: The Next Frontier for You, Your Learner and the Office of Faculty Development.
Institutional Faculty Development Course XVIII: Enduring Material
"Initiation of a Telehealth Visit," presented by Diego De La Mora, M.D., FACP.
Institutional Faculty Development CME Online Modules
This online activity is intended for faculty and requires no fees for receiving credit upon completion.
Information Technology Security Incidence Response
The IT Department would like to remind all faculty, staff and students about the proper process for responding to an IT security incident.
Shuttle Etiquette Reminder
Reminders for students, faculty and staff.
Parking Reminder – Overflow
Click here for more information on parking at TTUHSC El Paso.
Reminder from Information Technology: Think Before You Click!
Some things to consider before clicking suspicious links.
2020-2021 Holiday Schedule
Click to view TTUHSC El Paso holidays.