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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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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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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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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Psoriasis Awareness Month
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- August is Psoriasis Action Month. Many people think psoriasis is simply dry skin or a cosmetic issue, but it can actually…
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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos served at Chipotle expands to Qdoba: FDA
By Youri Benadjaoud, Elizabeth Schulze, and Yi-Jin Yu Health officials are expanding an investigation into jalapenos served at Chipotle restaurants…
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Hospital of Providence Children’s Hospital opens new play areas for young patients
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Young patients at the Hospital of Providence Children’s Hospital have a new area to unwind and decompress. The hospital…
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Senate votes to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
By Mary Kekatos The Senate voted on Wednesday to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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1st deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan as cases surpass 11,000
By Youri Benadjaoud The first two deaths of the cyclosporiasis outbreak have been reported in Michigan, the state’s health department…
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Texas is banning several THC products. Find out what will still be legal on July 31.
by Katlyn Ma, The Texas TribuneJuly 30, 2026 Texans’ access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday. Texas…
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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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Limited cattle imports from Mexico to resume, USDA says
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Friday, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said resuming some cattle imports from Mexico is the “right move” for…
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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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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 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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