El Paso sees significant increase in syphilis infections, STD testing urged
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health is reporting a significant increase in syphilis cases, prompting calls for residents to get…
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Armed Services YMCA El Paso celebrates 100th anniversary with charity golf tournament
EL PASO, Texas — For 100 years, the Armed Services YMCA El Paso has provided help to military families for their health and well-being. It’s the…
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The Hospitals of Providence holding special events for Stroke Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas – This Saturday is the beginning of Stroke Awareness Month. Every May, hospitals including The Hospitals of Providence raise awareness…
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‘We hope to inspire people’; Borderland residents invited to community health fair on Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland residents are invited to a community health fair this Saturday at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El…
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Virtual 4th annual Quesadilla Run fundraiser set for mobile children’s museum in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Ngage New Mexico has made quesadillas and running a thing. The 4th annual Quesadilla 5K Run or, Q-Run for short, has gone…
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After 100 days in office, new El Paso DA defends plea deals, pursues death penalty for Walmart shooter
EL PASO, Texas — This week marked the first 100 days of a new district attorney for El Paso. Yvonne Rosales was sworn into office on Jan. 1, 2021.…
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April is Autism Acceptance Month; El Paso organization to hold annual run/walk
EL PASO, Texas – April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Autism Society of Texas El Paso is preparing for their 13th annual Run/Walk for Autism on…
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MIS-C: The Covid-19 related illness that could affect your child after they recover from the virus
EL PASO, Texas — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 3,000 children in 48 states have been diagnosed with a rare but…
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Operation H.O.P.E. to host Easter Giveaway
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Operation H.O.P.E. is hosting its annual Easter Giveaway in coordination with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and the…
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Accidental bleach and disinfectant poisonings on the rise during pandemic, according to health expert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March 21 through 27 is National Poison Prevention Week. The week raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide to shine…
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El Pasoans can learn how religion and mathematics are connected in free Zoom seminar series
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Temple Mount Sinai is launching a 2021 international speaker series titled “Higher Meanings: Exploring Connections…
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El Paso Zoo celebrates Spring Break beginning March 13
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Zoo will be open from Saturday, March 13 through Sunday, March 21 for Spring Break 2021. Normal hours of operation are…
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Here’s what you need to know to save your life
EL PASO, Texas — Actor Chadwick Boseman died last August from colorectal cancer. With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, here are…
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‘One of the safest places you can be is in a dental office’; El Paso dental expert warns people are delaying care
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — National Dentist Day is this Saturday. It’s an opportunity to thank your dental provider and take check of your oral health.…
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‘Colorectal cancer screening definitely saves people’s lives’; El Paso researcher offers tips during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. “Colorectal cancer screening definitely saves people’s lives,” said…
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Tips for eating healthier during National Nutrition Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March is National Nutrition Month. Damaris Rosado, Physician Assistant and Nutrition Outreach Fellow with Texas Tech…
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‘Enjoy theater in a way that we’ve never been able to before’; UTEP hosts next virtual production
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso Department of Theatre and Dance is presenting its next virtual production, “Love Song,”…
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You can’t be fat and fit: Study finds excess fat leads to higher risk of heart disease
EL PASO, Texas – Dr. Waseem Shami, a cardiologist with Las Palmas Medical Center, appeared on ABC-7 at Four to provide perspective on a recent study…
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El Paso Fire Department offers tips on maintaining fire extinguishers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With more people spending more time at home during the pandemic, El Paso Fire Department officials are reminding Borderland…
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Borderland health experts host virtual panel to help families choose whether to send children back to school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Community members in the Borderland are invited to join a panel of experts as they discuss the return to school campuses…
Continue Reading Rapid heartbeat? It may be A-FIB: The symptoms and treatments available, plus how you can check your heart health for free
EL PASO, Texas — On average, the human heart beats 100,000 times a day. But sometimes with age, the beat can become erratic. It’s a condition known…
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‘My community couldn’t wait’: Hero of Sutherland Springs talks to El Pasoans about how he stopped a mass shooting
EL PASO, Texas — A man with a gun helped save the lives of possibly dozens of people inside the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.…
Continue Reading What is a heart healthy diet? El Paso cardiologist says it doesn’t have to be restrictive or complicated
EL PASO, Texas – Whether you’ve recently had heart surgery, had it years ago, or just want to eat healthier to protect your heart, local cardiologist…
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El Paso doctor answers questions about Covid-19 variants
EL PASO, Texas – We’ve heard a lot about the variants of the coronavirus. How many are there? Are the vaccines effective against them? We asked Dr.…
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‘Go Red for Women’; El Paso physician offers tips for preventing and managing heart disease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The American Heart Association’s ‘Go Red for Women’ initiative is designed to increase awareness about women’s heart health.…
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Pediatric expert weighs in on in-person learning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More students are returning to classrooms across the Borderland. Some families are still weighing the tough choice between…
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How women in El Paso can increase their awareness of preventing birth defects
EL PASO, Texas — One in 33 babies born in the United States this year will have some kind of birth defect. January is National Birth Defects…
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Getting the Covid-19 vaccine – answers to some frequently asked questions
EL PASO, Texas — As more El Pasoans receive the Covid-19 vaccine, you may have questions about the vaccine itself and how it works in your body.…
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Borderland audiologist offers tips on approaching conversations about hearing loss with relatives
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Speaking with aging relatives about hearing loss can be difficult. An audiologist with Livingston Hearing Aid Center offered…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. High-risk subtypes of human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause certain…
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