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Saturday, June 23, 2012  Over the years, we've brought you a number of stories about breast cancer, from prevention to detection, it's been one of the top subjects in the field of medicine.

Saturday, May 05, 2012  Saturday hundreds in the community came out to get a free health screening.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Amarillo gave a very warm welcome to a very special guest Thursday morning -- former First Lady Laura W. Bush made a stop in Amarillo.

Friday, February 24, 2012  High school juniors like Stephanie Mendoza spent Thursday morning meeting with local health care professionals at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Next year, the legislature will consider a new law requiring doctors and pharmacists to check a state database before writing and filling prescriptions.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Whether that New Year's resolution is to lose weight, quit smoking or whatever it may be, do you really keep it?

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Not everyone feels it is the most wonderful time of the year and, for some, the holidays cause more pain than pleasure.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  HIV and AIDS are real problems, even in the Texas Panhandle. Dec. 1 marks World AIDS Day, a day where people all across the globe unite to help fight against the illnesses.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  With an estimated 5.1 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer's disease, getting routine memory screenings is becoming more and more important.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  It's a disease that affects some 18 million people worldwide: Alzheimer's.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  If you have ever wanted to learn about medicine, there's a program for you over the next six months at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Parents find out how you can keep your children's teeth health

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Amarillo now has the only breast cancer program within 350 miles with full certification from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  Good news for all you who live in the rural parts of the Panhandle. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has been awarded a grant that's helping it bring pediatric care to you.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  Any way you slice it, the new Infant Risk Center at Amarillo's Texas Tech Health Sciences Center is a winner.