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When it involves a hot forehead, parents tend to ask: is it time to see the doctor? Texas Tech Physicians pediatrician, Stephanie Villarreal, M.D., shares what you should know when your little one has a raised temperature. 🌡️ 🔗 ow.ly/GQUX50XQaSb

Teresa Baker, M.D., an OBGYN at Texas Tech Physicians in #Amarillo and co-director of the Infant Risk Center and Jason Love from Amarillo Fire Department, stopped by Studio 4 to share tips on cold weather safety tips for a healthy holiday season. 🔗 ow.ly/gTgv50XNSFq

January is #NationalEyeCareMonth! 👓 Our vision experts are here to help. With two Optical Shops in Lubbock, we make it easy to find the perfect frames, lenses and sunglasses. Visit us at: 📍 3601 4th Street | 📞 806-743-4713 📍 4004 82nd Street, Building 200 | 📞 806-743-6670

Happy New Year from 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀! ✨ We hope that your 2026 is full of joy & health.

@TXFamilyDocs has named Ike Okwuwa, M.D., December’s Member of the Month! Dr. Ike Okwuwa is helping to shape the future of family medicine at #TexasTechPhysicians & @TTUHSC in the #PermianBasin.

All #TexasTechPhysicians facilities and clinics will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 and Friday, Jan. 2 for the New Year’s holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, Jan. 5.

December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month. Brian Weis, M.D., Internal Medicine Doctor at Texas Tech Physicians in #Amarillo, stopped by @KAMRLocal4News #Studio4 to talk about prevention & the importance of testing. 🔗 ow.ly/hHUH50XNhC5

As we look forward to the new year, we reflect on this merry and bright season with gratitude. Wishing all a safe holiday season! We will resume regular business hours on Monday, Dec. 29.

𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗝𝗢𝗬 this holiday season! ❄️ All #TexasTechPhysicians facilities and clinics are closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Friday. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, Dec. 29.

Texas Tech Physicians team members recently volunteered at the #SouthPlainsFoodBank in Lubbock to celebrate the holiday season and give back to the community.

This winter, @TTUHSC & #TexasTechPhysicians celebrated John Griswold, M.D., & his legacy at his retirement party. Numerous doctors, colleagues, medical students, family & friends spoke of Dr. Griswold’s exceptional care & the impact he has left on the health care community.

All #TexasTechPhysicians facilities and clinics will be closed these days so that our team members can enjoy the holidays with loved ones. ⚪️ Wed, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) ⚪️ Thur, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) ⚪️ Fri, Dec. 26 ⚪️ Thur, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) ⚪️ Fri, Jan. 2

Have you gotten your flu shot yet? 💉 Health care providers recommend getting the flu & covid vaccines by the end of October. However, vaccinations will still be beneficial even delayed until the winter months. ow.ly/yUQV50XJo78

If you’re looking for a pediatrician, Kinsley Stepka, D.O., a pediatrician at Texas Tech Physicians in #Amarillo, is now accepting new patients! Same-day, walk-in appointments are available. 📍Hillside Clinic: 6017 Hillside Road, Suite 500 📲 806-414-9090

Whether you need a new look or an updated prescription, our expert opticians are here to help. With two Optical Shops in Lubbock, find the perfect frames lenses & sunglasses. Visit us at: 📍 3601 4th Street | 📞 806-743-4713 📍 4004 82nd Street, Building 200 | 📞 806-743-6670

Texas Tech Physicians is proud to welcome nephrologist Mamoun Bashir, M.D., to the #PermianBasin team! 📲 To schedule an appointment, obtain a referral from your primary care provider & call 432-335-2222.

As he prepares to retire, John Griswold, M.D., reflects on conducting clinical trials for what was once known as the Clinical Research Division within the @TTUHSC School of Medicine Department of Surgery. It later became the Clinical Research Institute. ow.ly/oVwG50XJn3Z

Why should you consider allergy testing? James Tarbox, M.D., explains… If you’re struggling with allergies, Dr. Tarbox can help. 📲 Call 806-743-3150 to schedule an appointment!

Kristen Sharma, MSN, APRN, a female pelvic medicine specialist at Texas Tech Physicians in Lubbock, is now a #MenopauseSocietyPractitioner. @MenopauseOrg empowers health care professionals to improve the health of women during menopause. 📲 Call 806-743-2584 for information.