Couple commits $300k to tumor board room at future Fox Cancer Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The future Fox Cancer Center received a financial push from Ronnie and Ashley Lowenfield Monday. The couple committed…
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Donate blood at the KVIA parking lot in honor of Aug. 3 victims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 and Vitalant is once again partnering to host a blood drive at the KVIA station Wednesday. Our annual blood drive…
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Stop the Bleed training hosted in honor of August 3 victims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Walmart mass shooting survivor, Claudia Cano, has turned her grief into action by organizing a free community Stop the Bleed…
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Children explore the ‘mighty machines’ helping build the Fox Cancer Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, Texas Tech Health El Paso held a special event where children of university employees and cancer patients discovered…
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Otero County man tests positive for West Nile virus
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — An Otero County man in his 30s tested positive for West Nile virus, the New Mexico Department of Health reported Friday.…
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El Paso Children’s Hospital brings patients mid-year cheer with ‘Holidays in July’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the El Paso Children’s Hospital brought a little magic to children undergoing treatment. Various community members…
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Hospitals of Providence opens new weight loss center in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the Hospitals of Providence announced a new weight loss center and medical office located in West El Paso. A…
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Use the ‘4 Ds’ to avoid bites during peak mosquito season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said residents play a key role in keeping the community safe from mosquito breeding sites. Recent…
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El Paso Department of Public Health reports 7 cyclosporiasis cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health is investigating seven reported cases of cyclosporiasis, the city said…
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FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce sample gave ‘false positive’ for Cyclospora
(KVIA) — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration said Sunday said lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms falsely tested positive for cyclospora, a…
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Screwworm detected in Pecos, Texas, total confirmed cases in U.S. rises to 39
UPDATE (July 18, 2026) — As of Saturday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the total confirmed New World (NWS) screwworm cases in the United…
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Food items to keep an eye on amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For nearly a month, much of the Borderland and the country has had growing concerns over an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an…
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Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak
Originally Published: 16 JUL 26 17:52 ET Updated: 16 JUL 26 18:10 ET By Brenda Goodman, Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Shredded iceberg lettuce…
Continue Reading Mexico, Texas, New Mexico authorities analyze New World screwworm impact on cattle trade
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Agriculture officials, international trade representatives and other leaders from Chihuahua, Mexico, Texas and New…
Continue Reading Cyclosporiasis case reported in El Paso; officials say risk is low
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the El Paso Public Health Department said a man in his 60s tested positive for cyclosporiasis in June — marking…
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Burrell College welcomes 204 new student physicians
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The White Coat ceremony is a milestone in the career for medical students. Tonight Burrell College of Health Sciences will…
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Parasite that causes explosive diarrhea detected in El Paso, but risk remains low
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert El Paso health officials have confirmed one case of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, this…
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New World screwworm detected in Chihuahua, Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the Department of Rural Development (SDR) in Chihuahua, Mexico confirmed the state’s first case of New World…
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WBAMC using AI to prevent doctor burnout
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Burnout is a big concern in the professional world, especially for doctors. That’s why William Beaumont Army Medical Center…
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Canada suspends animal exports from Texas due to New World screwworm concerns
by Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneJuly 14, 2026 Canada has suspended several animal exports from Texas due to concerns about the New World…
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Texas Tech Health El Paso holds free back-to-school health screenings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local health officials from Texas Tech Physicians, among others, held an event Saturday with free health screenings for…
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New Mexico Health Department warns about heat illness amid triple-digit heat this weekend
(KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday warned residents to watch for heat illness this weekend, as much of the state is expected…
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Las Cruces museum system introduces Grief Cafes for emotional support
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces museum system is launching Grief Cafes, which are free community gatherings designed to provide a safe…
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Vitalant calls for type O blood donations amidst shortage
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A two-year low of type O blood prompted Vitalant to ask the community to donate the most-needed blood type. The nonprofit is…
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CDC monitors ‘severe’ diarrhea-causing illness in US
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring 145 cases of a parasitic illness, cyclosporiasis, in the…
Continue Reading Texas agriculture secretary calls for FDA approval for medicated livestock feed amid NWS outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Agriculture Secretary Sid Miller is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to allow ivermectin…
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El Paso nonprofit receives $200K grant for digital health literacy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more health information is stored online, an El Paso nonprofit received a $200,000 grant Tuesday to create a lesson plan…
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White Sands National Park seeks teen who brought dead bat into visitor center
(KVIA) — Thursday, the National Park Service said White Sands National Park wants to find a visitor who touched a dead bat and brought it into the…
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El Paso nonprofits receive grants to boost healthcare, food access
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three El Paso nonprofits earned money to improve access to healthcare, nutrition and preventive services across the region.…
Continue Reading ‘Be the Backup’ blood drive honors first responders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When first responders answer a call, they count on a ready blood supply. This summer, Borderland donators can “be the…
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