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Texas Tech Health Check

Booking Overview

Institutional health interview show focused on practical mental and physical health guidance, with recurring guests who are credentialed clinicians and university health sciences faculty. Suitable pitches include physicians, psychologists, public health researchers, and other clinically qualified experts who can translate complex health topics for a general audience; booking is likely high difficulty because the show predominantly features affiliated academic medical specialists.

Metrics

Episodes: 224

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.7k subscribers

Instagram: 17.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

melissa.whitfield@ttuhsc.edu

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, or health sciences academics with specialized clinical or research expertise and the ability to explain health topics clearly to a general audience.
Required Achievements:  
Clinical practice in a relevant medical specialty, Faculty appointment at a health sciences institution, Specialized expertise in a public health or patient-care topic

Recent Guest Discussions

Bilal Abid, M.D. - Blood Cancer Types, Symptoms, Treatment Pathways, Recurrence, Childhood Risk, And Supporting People Diagnosed With Blood Cancer.

James Barnett, Ph.D. - How Bullying Is Defined, Warning Signs, Parental And Caregiver Responses, Reporting, And Long-term Support.

Stephanie Stroever, Ph.D. - Back-to-school Illness Prevention, Handwashing, Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting, And Limiting The Spread Of Infection.

Bayless Drum, M.D. - Pap Smears, Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendations, HPV Vaccination, And Early Detection.

Gayle Ayers, D.O. - Healthy Aging, Misconceptions About Older Adults, Ageism, Emotional Benefits Of Aging, And Meaningful Later Life.

Recent Topics

Health, Preventive Medicine, Mental Health, Cancer Screening, Aging

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Texas Tech Health Check
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Allergies, Colds, Flu, or RSV? Separating Seasonal Allergies from Infection

October 13, 2026

Send us Fan MailAllergy and respiratory illness season is upon us again. How can you tell the difference between allergies, a cold and other respiratory viruses and how can you protect yourself or manage your symptoms? James Tarbox, M.D., is an allergist and immunologist with Texas Tech Physicians and associate professor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. Dr. Tarbox is back on our podcast to answer our questions about respiratory problems this time of year...

Chasing Colors, Clearing Minds: The Mental Health Benefits of Leaf Peeping

October 06, 2026

Send us Fan MailYou don't have to spend a lot of time outside this fall to enjoy the benefits to your mental health. Even a small ritual, such as lighting a scented candle which reminds you of fall helps. Why do so many of us look forward to the autumn season, when the days are shorter and the weather colder? Logan Winkelman, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Counseling and Mental Health and Program Director for the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health...

Understanding Blood Cancers: From Diagnosis to Treatment Pathways

September 29, 2026

Send us Fan MailSeptember is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Bilal Abid, M.D., a hematologist and oncologist with Texas Tech Physicians and associate professor in the School of Medicine, is our guest expert for the episode. He took the time to talk to us about blood cancers -- different types of blood cancers, symptoms, treatments, reoccurrences, and how even children are at risk and how we can support our loved ones and others if they’ve been diagnosed with a blood cancer.

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Frequently asked questions

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Texas Tech Health Check
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How do I get in touch with Texas Tech Health Check?

Its publicly listed email is melissa.whitfield@ttuhsc.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Texas Tech Health Check?

The publicly listed email for Texas Tech Health Check: melissa.whitfield@ttuhsc.edu.

How many listeners does Texas Tech Health Check have?

Podseeker estimates Texas Tech Health Check reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Texas Tech Health Check?

Texas Tech Health Check typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, or health sciences academics with specialized clinical or research expertise and the ability to explain health topics clearly to a general audience. Common among recent guests: Clinical practice in a relevant medical specialty; Faculty appointment at a health sciences institution; Specialized expertise in a public health or patient-care topic. Recent guests include Bilal Abid, M.D., James Barnett, Ph.D., and Stephanie Stroever, Ph.D..

How hard is it to get booked on Texas Tech Health Check?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Texas Tech Health Check cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Preventive Medicine, Mental Health, Cancer Screening, and Aging. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

melissa.whitfield@ttuhsc.edu

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