EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) have now activated cooling centers throughout the community as triple-digit temperatures are forecasted over the next several days. The centers will be open Wednesday, June 5 through Friday, June 7. The cooling centers provide an indoor, air conditioned, environment for residents
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The American heart association states 61% of adults in the U.S. will have cardiovascular diseases over the next 2 decades. Heart diseases is the leading cause of death globally among men and women. Two factors that contribute to the increase are high blood pressure and obesity. Currently over 51% of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After 34 years, the CEO of Las Palmas Medical Center, Don Karl, has retired. Las Palmas says Karl also served as COO for the hospital for 20 years. Karl served 9 years as CEO. Karl was honored during this past weekend’s Locomotive FC home game at Southwest University Park.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Agriculture just announced it is taking applications for the Rural Nursing Recruitment and Retention Program. The program gives rural healthcare facilities money to entice nurses to work for them. The stipends can be up to $15,000. “Eligible institutions include any healthcare facility that employs nurses, provides
Continue Reading CNN By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Teens who spend lots of time on social media have complained of feeling like they can’t pay attention to more important things like homework or time with loved ones. A new study has possibly captured that objectively, finding that for teens diagnosed with internet addiction, signaling between brain
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El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-The El Paso Independent School District will offer all community children ages 1 to 18 complimentary breakfast and lunch throughout the summer as part of the Seamless Summer Option meal program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from June 12 through July 12
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Socorro Independent School District’s Child Nutrition Services Department is excited to announce a summer meal service program that is open to all children ages 18 and under. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 3 through June 27, free meals will be provided. The Summer Food Program is designed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Animal Services is set to hold their drive-thru Pet Wellness Clinic Sunday June 2. The Pet Wellness Clinic offers free vaccines and microchips for pets in order to enhance pet health and safety as we approach the warmer months when rising temperatures increase the spread of disease, according
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A recent study by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reveals a rise in the number of women in their 40s diagnosed with breast cancer women, prompting their recommendation to women start regular screening ten years sooner than currently outlined. “The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force had the recommendation at
Continue Reading Originally Published: 30 MAY 24 07:04 ET Updated: 30 MAY 24 09:21 ET By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A Swedish study has found a potential link between tattoos and a type of cancer called malignant lymphoma, but it ultimately calls for more research on the topic, and cancer experts say the possible link is overblown. The researchers, from Lund
Continue Reading Originally Published: 30 MAY 24 13:20 ET Updated: 31 MAY 24 08:13 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A third person in the US has tested positive for H5 bird flu in connection to an ongoing outbreak in dairy cattle, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday. This is the second human case reported in the state
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– June, July, and August are the deadliest months for drunk driving crashes involving underage drunk drivers, according to recent data. Experts say during these months teens and young adults are celebrating graduations or enjoying the warm weather with friends and family. Summer drinking can lead to dehydration, heat stroke, and car
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At only 8 years old, Hunter Feinberg was the first member in his family to be diagnosed with Celiac disease. The now 14-year-old is teaching others on social media how to live with the disease. “When I was first diagnosed, I was pretty shocked, like I had no clue what
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UPDATE: (5:30 P.M.) — After 25 hours of battling the blaze, the El Paso Department has now terminated the incident and are preparing to return to station. Fire officials said they had to face a number of challenges when responding to this fire. “We have dry conditions. We have windy conditions. So a lot of
Continue Reading Originally Published: 28 MAY 24 16:10 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Highly pathogenic avian influenza, sometimes called bird flu, has been confirmed in alpacas for the first time, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories. The animals that tested positive were on a farm in Idaho where poultry had tested
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In scorching temperatures, the inside of a vehicle can become a death trap for vulnerable groups like the elderly, children, and animals. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas, leading in heatstroke-related child deaths, underscores the urgency of taking action if you witness someone or a pet left inside.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of programmer Bill Gates, has announced her resignation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation effective June 7. She now plans to donate large amounts of money to different women’s causes — including women’s mental health. In an op-ed written for the New York Times,
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EL PASO (Texas) — With hotter temperatures expected to hit our area soon, local water parks started to operate early this month. Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld started operations four weekends ago and today on Memorial Day they expected to receive between 3,500 and 4,000 people. Morgan Hunt is a local lifeguard instructor who has been
Continue Reading CNN By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN (CNN) — Happiness is an idea that has been woven into the fabric of humanity, going back to ancient civilizations. Roughly 250 years ago, it made its way into this country’s Declaration of Independence as an unalienable right: “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Although we’ve grappled with
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new study says daily marijuana users in the United States now outnumber the daily number of alcohol users, a trend that is a reflection of current cannabis policy, according to the study. ABC-7 spoke to Borderland residents to see how the legalization of marijuana in places like New
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-High blood pressure—or hypertension—is a significant risk factor for heart disease. High blood pressure—or hypertension—is a significant risk factor for heart disease. Half of Americans have high blood. Dr. Ogechika Alozie will join us to discuss blood pressure and how to raise awareness across the Borderland.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is reminding everyone to protect themselves and their loved ones on National Heat Awareness Day. The El Paso Police Department Animal Cruelty Unit is teaming up with the El Paso Fire Department to host HeatSafe: Protecting Pets and People. The event is happening Friday, May
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raising children is a full time job, and can be mentally taxing for young parents — let alone people who may have retired from their full time job. That’s why the Rio Vista Community Center and Molina Healthcare are putting on the “Grandparents Social Club” in Socorro. The event is
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Public Health Department HIV and STD division has been awarded the Best Organization Serving El Paso during this year’s LatinX Conference. The conference aims to share information on health efforts being made in the Latino population. The conference also informs the community on health disparities including
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is awarding $17 million in grants to hospitals serving rural communities, including in the Borderland. “The Texas Rural Hospital Financial Stabilization Grant will provide qualifying hospitals $100,000 to $375,000 over a two-year period,” the governor’s office stated Wednesday. The governor announced the grant through the Texas Health
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– For years people have been told fish oil supplements have many benefits, but now in a recent study released by CNN doctors may be reconsidering who they suggest take the supplements. The study posted in the journal BJM Medicine found the regular use of fish oil supplements may increase the chances
Continue Reading Originally Published: 22 MAY 24 05:30 ET Updated: 22 MAY 24 07:32 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. (CNN) — As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids,
Continue Reading Originally Published: 20 MAY 24 12:40 ET Updated: 20 MAY 24 16:26 ET By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — One may think young people are the main group enjoying the freedom of legalized weed, but in Canada, the greatest increase in users after legalization was among older adults — and sometimes it’s sending them to the hospital,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The University of New Mexico Board of Regents voted 6 to 1 last week to acquire land in Las Cruces to build a new reproductive health center. According to a news release from UNM, the center will be a “full-spectrum” reproductive health center that will include gynecological care, contraception
Continue Reading CNN, CDC, EMED DIGITAL HEALTHCARE By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 levels are about the lowest they’ve ever been in the United States, but another new crop of virus variants once again threatens to disrupt the downward trend as the country heads into summer. KP.2 — one of the so-called FLiRT variants — has
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