Mammogram ‘hostesses’ ease fears, anxiety
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s the year 2026, and most women know the importance of getting their annual mammogram. Still, about half of women say…
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New Mexico health officials warn about raw milk cheese tied to E. coli
(KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday said some raw milk cheese has been recalled because they’re linked to E. coli infections.…
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Seventh case of West Nile Virus reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is warning residents of the threats of mosquito bites as the seventh case of the potentially deadly…
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Flying Horse Race Series Returns This Fall to Benefit El Paso County Causes
EL PASO, TX (KVIA-TV) — The United Way of El Paso County will host the third annual Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Giddy Up Fun Run on…
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Eat to Beat Cancer: How Smart Food Choices Can Help Prevent and Fight Disease
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-When it comes to reducing your risk of cancer, what you put on your plate matters. Jennifer Armendariz, an oncology nurse…
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Spice Up September: 2026 Chile Pepper Challenge Ignites El Paso for a Cause
EL PASO, Texas — Spicy excitement is heating up in El Paso as the 2026 Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride & 5K Walk/Run gears up for Sunday,…
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2nd New World screwworm case confirmed in New Mexico
(KVIA) — New Mexico animal health officials confirmed a second New World screwworm case in the state. It was found in a horse in Grant County, which…
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Sepsis: The Silent Killer Deadlier Than Cancer or Opioids
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-It is a silent killer that takes more lives every year than the combined total of deaths from prostate cancer, breast cancer,…
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Hospitals of Providence reveals 10th emergency room in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hospitals of Providence unveiled the newest emergency room in East El Paso on Thursday. The new facility is the 10th…
Continue Reading Warning for El Paso pet owners as New World screwworm detected nearby
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite its name, the New World screwworm isn’t actually a worm, it’s a flesh-eating fly larva, and health officials are…
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Las Cruces documentary screening puts ‘magic mushroom’ care in the spotlight
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico is the third state to legalize the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health, trauma and…
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Power of Pink event honors breast cancer survivors at UMC of El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The University Medical Center of El Paso looks forward to hosting this year’s Power of Pink event on September 25, which…
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Texas A&M AgriLife Center hosts public meeting on New World Screwworm
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In far east El Paso, Texas A&M University’s AgriLife Research Center has been one of the leading facilities across Texas…
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Prevent a tragedy: ProAction offers baby safety training for caregivers
September is Baby Safety Month, a time to help parents and caregivers prevent unintentional injuries. ProAction in El Paso is hosting a training…
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‘Walk of Hope’: CandleLighter’s fundraising walk in support of cancer patients
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CandleLighters held a fundraising walk at Ascarate Park on Saturday to support children fighting cancer in the Borderland.…
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Patients, survivors kick off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a ‘twist’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Children’s Hospital kicked off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a twist. Every September, the…
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Hunt School of Nursing welcomes 87 students with white coat ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, more than 80 nursing students participated in the traditional white coat ceremony at Texas Tech Health El Paso. The…
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USDA lifts restrictions on New Mexico New World screwworm zone
(KVIA) — Sunday, New Mexico’s New World screwworm infested zone lifted, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. Lifting an infested zone removes…
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Residents vent their frustrations to US Rep. Escobar, El Paso officials at Marathon refinery community meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The San Juan Neighborhood Association invited residents to attend a community meeting Wednesday to discuss Marathon…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve Hospital District fiscal year 2027 budget, tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners approved the county Hospital District’s 2027 fiscal year budget and tax rate Monday. “We are…
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Too Young To Be Sick Like This
Editor’s Note: Reporting for this story was supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. This story is a collaboration between the Puente…
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City of El Paso reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man in his 50s died to neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) disease in El Paso, the city said Friday. It’s the first WNV…
Continue Reading Health officials say a longer mosquito season is possible
(KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health said more rain and heat may drive mosquito season longer than usual. NMDOH urged those with weak immune…
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Understanding Gastroparesis: The Overlooked Digestive Disorder
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Although many people are familiar with reflux or ulcers, gastroparesis is a condition which is often not recognized and can…
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El Paso offers free flu vaccines with” Be POWERflu” campaign
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the El Paso Fire Departmentare starting the Be POWERflu campaign by…
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Pediatrician on how underlying health issues can be revealed in school
As students return to the classroom it’s important for them to get their health checked to see if anything prevents your child from learning. There’s…
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Growing senior population in El Paso prompts new clinic to open
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A growth in El Paso’s senior population attracted a new, senior-focused clinic in the Lower Valley. Conviva Senior Primary…
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Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton for top FDA job
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has nominated White House Domestic Policy Council Deputy Director Heidi Overton to be the next…
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Desert Sun Health Launches Weight Loss Services in El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-There is so much information out there about weight loss, diets, and fitness that it can be hard to know what really works. To…
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Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro represents families impacted by Marathon refinery incident
EL PASO, Texas — Two weeks after tons of pollutants emitted from the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in South-Central El Paso, impacted residents still…
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