Inspiring individualized health care

Driven to empower women with a new approach to women’s health, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health is actively shaping lives in communities across Texas, with a home base at the TTUHSC Dallas campus. As an important institute within TTUHSC, the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health has access to outstanding resources including physicians and researchers who have a passion for women’s health. The central office in Dallas helps the leadership team identify opportunities and speakers, enabling them to bring these resources into West Texas communities. 

Current research shows that medical conditions often respond differently in men and women. The Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health is devoted to revolutionizing health care by recognizing and treating women as individuals through scientific investigation, patient service and community impact.  

Through a research grant program, the institute has provided more than $3.5 million in funding for clinical research helping to identify biological differences between men and women in dozens of medical conditions that had not been well studied. From there, the findings are put into practice through educational modules for medical, nursing and pharmacy students, including those enrolled at TTUHSC, as well as patients. This education ensures best practices are made available in clinics as soon as possible. 

The institute serves Texas communities by coordinating events and activities across their five regional offices in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas, Lubbock, the Permian Basin and San Angelo. Educational and inspirational speakers travel to speak to guests at luncheons and other events that take place across several locations—including author Mary Claire Haver, M.D., and other health and wellness experts. These insightful guest speakers encourage women to realize the importance of personalized medicine and advocate for themselves in health care situations. Each event helps attendees navigate the intricacies of women’s health more confidently and proactively. 

The education provided by the institute covers a wide range of learners. In addition to empowering adult women, activities within the institute speak to younger Texans as well, visiting regions across the state to educate young girls and college students on health-related topics.  

There are many area-specific opportunities and events, such as fundraising events and local outreach, where the institute offers services tailored to the specific needs of each region.  

In April 2024, the institute held a “No Pain, All Gain: Bexa’s Portable Breast Health Solution” event in Dallas, where Monique Gary, M.D., the medical director for Bexa, and Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation at TTUHSC Lance McMahon, Ph.D., spoke and educated their audiences.  

The Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health is currently launching a program called “Access to Breast Health for Texans,” which uses portable Bexa Breast exams. They will offer “pop-up” clinics in churches and community centers in rural areas to better serve women who do not get mammograms regularly. 

Through these activities and events, the institute’s initiatives serve to educate health care practitioners and students and ensure that women receive personalized, cutting-edge care. For 15 years, the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health has continued to work toward bringing women the personalized medical attention they deserve. 

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