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News

Evie Williams brain surgery

Lubbock family asking for early brain screenings after 11-year-old daughter suffered aneurysm

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sydney Lowther
Evie Williams was a normal 11-year-old girl who enjoyed being with her family and writing stories about animals and vegetables, until one day she was left unable to walk or talk.

News

Construction is moving along for the new UMC Health and Wellness Hospital near 110th and Slide.

Construction on track for new UMC Health and Wellness Hospital in South Lubbock

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Brittany Michaleson
South Lubbock is inching closer to a hospital of its own, as construction progresses on the new UMC Health and Wellness Hospital.

Healthwise

President Carter, choosing a hospice quality of life

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:06 PM CDT
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By Karin McCay
It was in 1978 that the National Hospice Organization was established. Its first national conference was held in Washington D.C. Jimmy Carter was President when the hospice movement took off and became a national discussion.

Texas

An Amarillo Federal Judge has scheduled the first hearing this week for a case to undo approval...

Federal Judge in Amarillo holds hearing on fate of abortion-pill

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:11 PM CDT
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By Tamlyn Cochran
An Amarillo Judge has scheduled the first hearing this week for a case to undo approval of an abortion drug.

Healthwise

Kidney donation still allows for active lifestyle

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:56 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
The ball caps say donate life. The smiles say “let’s make a difference.” Newschannel 11 was there to watch a quick photo as a small group gathered outside University Medical Center today.

Health

TTUHSC asking Texas legislators for $6.75 Million to fund telehealth

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
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By Sydney Lowther
The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center took 30 faculty, students, and scientists to the Texas capital to speak to Texas legislators about their top legislative priorities for this session, primarily, expanding telehealth care in rural communities.

Health

Lubbock pharmacies struggling with Adderall shortage

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 6:32 PM CST
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By Sydney Lowther
Lubbock pharmacies are seeing an Adderall shortage now that the FDA is tightening up controls on the drug.

Health

Children admitted weekly to UMC ICU with severe burns caused by Ramen Noodles

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
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By Natalie Faulkenberry
Ramen Noodles are a common household meal that most kids love. However, the cooking process is sending children here in Lubbock to the hospital with severe burns.

Health

Team Luke Hope for Minds raising money, awareness in March 3-3-3 Campaign

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Brittany Michaleson
Through its March 3-3-3 Campaign, Team Luke Hope for Minds is raising money to support children with brain injuries and raising awareness through a helmet giveaway.

Healthwise

Finishing what was started, but interrupted

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 10:57 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
An idea to help strangers handle grief is bringing tears of joy to many all over the world.
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Coronavirus

Lubbock still dealing with shortage of nurses, social workers after COVID

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 5:35 PM CST
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By Sydney Lowther
“I think no one expected COVID and no one knew the impact COVID would have on our healthcare providers,” Terri Morris, the talent pipeline program manager at Covenant, said.

Healthwise

MOLLI takes wire out of breast cancer surgery

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:34 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
Dr. Rahman is using a new technique to find and remove the lump with less discomfort to the patient. With this, it means no more inserting a wire to mark the cancer before the surgery.

Healthwise

Heart disease showing up in younger years

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 11:03 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in this country.

Healthwise

Need a clean up or fix it? Students working for a good cause

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
Every year since 2008, these students have been volunteering a day out of their studies in the spring to clean up, repair, or do any odd job you don’t want to do, or maybe can’t do anymore.

News

Floydada 6-year-old inspires family to keep going as he battles second round of leukemia

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:27 PM CST
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By Brittany Michaleson
A Floydada kindergartner is staying strong as he faces his second battle with leukemia and is inspiring his family to keep fighting.

Children

Ronald McDonald House charities, UMC unveil new ‘Cart with a Heart’ program

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:41 PM CST
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By Sydney Lowther
Ronald McDonald charities and UMC unveiled a new program called Cart with a Heart on Wednesday.

Healthwise

Families that exercise together strengthen relationships

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
“When a family exercises and plays together, they’re going to have a whole lot more time where they feel like they can interact in other meaningful ways about other things that are very important.”

Recall

Banana Boat recalling sunscreen over trace levels of benzene

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:15 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
Banana Boat is expanding its recall to include four batches of its hair and scalp sunscreen spray due to trace levels of benzene.

Education

Texas Tech hopes to secure funding for telehealth programs during 88th legislative session

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
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By Joshua Ramirez
Texas Tech HSC President Lori Rice-Spearman wants to secure funding to expand telehealth in rural areas during this 88th legislative session.

Children

‘God had a bigger plan:’ Lubbock family sharing journey to raise awareness for rare birth defects

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:36 PM CST
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By Brittany Michaleson
After multiple tests and procedures, doctors discovered Callie was born without the cranial nerves needed to help her swallow. The little fighter doesn't let that stop her.

Healthwise

Dr Tetyana Vasylyeva receives grant to study, help reduce medication errors

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:27 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
Dr Tetyana Vasylyeva is leading the study at the Texas Tech University Health Science Center to hopefully find a better way to reduce the likelihood of medical errors.

Healthwise

Settlement for Celsius Fitness Drinkers

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:17 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
If you bought a Celsius beverage or mix anytime between January of 2015 to November 23rd of 2022, you may get some money.

Health

Friends, colleagues remember Dr. Bernhard Mittemeyer

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:42 PM CST
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By Joshua Ramirez
"Bernie Mittemeyer was one of the finest physicians, surgeons, and human beings I’ve known.”

Children

Texas children’s hospitals seeking funds to improve mental health care across the state

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
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By Natalie Faulkenberry
Texas state lawmakers have set aside $300 million that, if approved, would go to fund mental health programs in children’s hospitals across the state, including Covenant Children’s here in Lubbock.

Healthwise

Super Powers at KCBD with AED training

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable medical device that can jump-start the heart in an emergency, keeping someone alive until paramedics arrive.

Texas

Texas children’s hospitals want $300 million to improve mental health care access

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
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By Anthony Hall
Suicide was the second-leading cause of death among children ages 10-14 in 2022, according to the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas. Pediatricians hope lawmakers will invest in reaching more of Texas’ at-risk youth.

Local

Lubbock doctor named American Burn Association President

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:56 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
Lubbock doctor Sharmila Dissanaike has been named the national President of the American Burn Association. She will become President-Elect in May and then take over the role as President in 2025.

News

‘Our vision come to life:’ The Mom Lounge opens in South Lubbock

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:54 PM CST
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By Brittany Michaleson
Two Lubbock moms have opened ‘The Mom Lounge,” a space for parents to relax, learn and connect with their children and other families.

Health

TTUHSC Physician Elected American Burn Association President

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:18 PM CST
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By KCBD Digital
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Surgery Chair Sharmila Dissanaike, M.D., was elected as the American Burn Association president for 2025.

News

Vitalant declares blood supply emergency

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 8:32 AM CST
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By Natalie Faulkenberry
Vitalant says they have a blood supply shortage at all locations, causing a growing concern for local hospitals.

Investigates

KCBD Investigates: UMC cardiac patient will now have to travel to Dallas for care

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:16 PM CST
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By Shaley Sanders
A program that has given hope to those with weak or failing hearts will no longer be offered in Lubbock...

Community

Inside Out Foundation to host Women’s Health Seminar

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 1:20 PM CST
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By KCBD Staff
The Inside Out Foundation will host a Women’s Health Seminar at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion Saturday, Jan. 14.

News

Amigos to host health fair with free screenings and info

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 9:47 AM CST
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By KCBD Staff
Amigos grocery stores across the region will host a health fair for guests on Saturday.

News

CPR: Buying precious time when lives are on the line

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:26 PM CST
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By Joshua Ramirez
In a situation like the one we saw when Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on Monday Night Football, seconds can be the difference between life and death.

Healthwise

Lubbock doctor’s perspective on Hamlin injury

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:43 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
The football world is still reeling over the collapse of a Buffalo Bills player in Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Health

Lubbock gym prepares for New Year’s crowd, offers tips to stay fit

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 10:21 PM CST
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By Patricia Perry
Whether you want to lose weight or gain muscle in the new year, a lot of people are headed to the gym with you.

News

Lubbock doctors offer advice for getting healthier in the New Year

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:32 PM CST
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By Joshua Ramirez
As 2022 comes to an end, millions of people are making resolutions for 2023, looking to kick old habits and start some healthy new ones.

Healthwise

Kitchen safety to avoid a Christmas crisis

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 10:31 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
Whether your family gathering will be large or small over the holidays, Dr. John Griswold, trauma surgeon and Texas Tech Physician, says two words could save a life or prevent a lifelong injury: slow down.

News

Lubbock counselor offers tips to deal with holiday stress

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 6:36 PM CST
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By Natalie Faulkenberry
A lot of people experience stress and depression during the holidays, overwhelmed by their own high expectations.

Healthwise

Hair loss and winter shedding

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
Dr. Michelle Tarbox, a Dermatologist and Texas Tech Physician, says stress, in general, can take its toll on hair, but if hair loss is severe, don’t assume it’s just fate.

Healthwise

Health hazards to watch out for as cold weather approaches

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 12:28 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
In Texas, we tend to worry more about heat-related illnesses, but nationally, more people die from the cold.

Health

Covenant hiring at all levels as hospitals struggle with staffing shortages

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 10:23 PM CST
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By Patricia Perry
Covenant has staffing shortages in every area of the hospital, but mainly in nursing.

News

TTU child psychiatrist supports proposed social media ban

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 6:55 PM CST
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By Joshua Ramirez
Millions of young subscribers could get kicked off social media if a newly-proposed bill is signed into law during Texas’ upcoming legislative session.

Healthwise

Be a winner and become a donor, like Mike

Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 11:10 PM CST
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By Karin McCay
Earlier we told you that former Texas Tech football coach Mike Leach donated his organs after a fatal heart attack on Sunday. That was not just a decision by the family. Mike Leach made it known long ago that he was a big supporter of organ donation.

Health

Lubbock pharmacies struggling to keep important medication on the shelves

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 10:11 PM CST
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By Patricia Perry
With more people getting sick this season, some pharmacies are having trouble keeping important medications in stock.

News

Lubbock’s CodeNinjas raising money for UMC Children’s Hospital

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 10:09 PM CST
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By Joshua Ramirez
“It’s really just about bringing awareness to extra life and children’s miracle network,” Campbell said. “And what it does and how it impacts UMC children’s hospital.

News

Lubbock caregiver receives big reward as Caregiver of the Year

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 6:16 PM CST
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By Natalie Faulkenberry
Kristi White has been a caregiver in Lubbock for two years, caring for others during the pandemic, while being a single mom, doing it all without a car.

News

Hospice of Lubbock hosts annual Light up a Life Fundraiser

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 10:02 AM CST
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By KCBD Staff
Hospice of Lubbock is hosting its annual tree-lighting event and kickoff of the annual Light Up a Life fundraiser.

News

Covenant Children’s seeking holiday donations

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 8:07 AM CST
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By KCBD Staff
Covenant Children’s is asking our community for toy donations this holiday season.

News

Sensory gym opens in Lubbock to help kids build socialization skills

Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 6:56 PM CST
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By Patricia Perry
A new sensory gym has opened in Lubbock, giving kids a new place to socialize and play.
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