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Amarillo

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April/May Annual Women’s Health Symposium
September National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation’s Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer Symposium, one of five bilingual programs in the nation, reaching more than 800 women in 2008.
May Health Education Session in partnership with the Amarillo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Theta Sorority.
Periodically Amarillo Area Breast Health Coalition and other Women’s Healthcare providers.
Contact Information: Judith Pepper, phone806-356-4617



El Paso

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April Annual OB/GYN Symposium
October Breast Cancer Awareness Gala Dinner


Contact Information: Bahij Nuwayhid, M.D., Co-Director, phone915-545-6944



Lubbock

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May National Women's Health Week lecture series
June School of Nursing students host the annual Stork’s Nest Baby Shower
October Breast Health Month awareness activities in a partnership with UMC Southwest Cancer Treatment and Research Center
October The School of Nursing partners with the YWCA to provide mammograms for medically underserved women at the Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center.
October A Time For Women annual exposition featuring TTUHSC-sponsored Healthy Living Pavilion
Annual OB/GYN Symposium
Periodically Sharp Advice - local NBC affiliate women's and children's health program featuring former Lady Raiders basketball coach Marsha Sharp
Contact Information: Aveline Hewetson, phone806-743-2709



Permian Basin

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October Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon - The Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health co-sponsored a luncheon to raise awareness for breast cancer.A portion of the proceeds was donated to the American Cancer Society’s breast prosthesis program. Guest speaker was Marcia Wallace, a 15-year breast cancer survivor and advocate for awareness.
National Day of Dance, promoting healthier hearts and lifestyles, is one of several events that are part the Spirit of Women program at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, in which TTUHSC participates.

Contact Information: Kelly Cowart phone432-335-5200