Interviews

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. “Colorectal cancer screening definitely saves people’s lives,” said Rebekah A. Salaiz, Colorectal Cancer Director of Research at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso. The CDC warns millions of people in the United States are not being screened as recommended. “There is

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March is National Nutrition Month. Damaris Rosado, Physician Assistant and Nutrition Outreach Fellow with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso, said living a healthier life can help individuals avoid weight gain, which can be a risk factor for chronic illness. She recommends individuals focus on eating from the five food

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso Department of Theatre and Dance is presenting its next virtual production, “Love Song,” written by John Kolvenbach and directed by senior student Sarah Curtis. “What’s great about this for audiences is you can be on your couch with your family, maybe get a

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With more people spending more time at home during the pandemic, El Paso Fire Department officials are reminding Borderland residents to maintain fire extinguishers at home. Wyatt Schmidt with the El Paso Fire Department said individuals should buy a multipurpose extinguisher that can work for various types of fires. Check

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 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual discussion is the third installment of Tech Table Talk from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso. Panelists will share their perspectives

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The American Heart Association’s ‘Go Red for Women’ initiative is designed to increase awareness about women’s heart health. Wearing red on February 5 helps increase awareness about cardiovascular disease. Dr. Debabrata Mukherjee, the Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, said it is important

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More students are returning to classrooms across the Borderland. Some families are still weighing the tough choice between virtual and in-person learning. “It’s a matter of weighing the risk versus the benefit,” said Dr. Glenn Fennelly, Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Speaking with aging relatives about hearing loss can be difficult. An audiologist with Livingston Hearing Aid Center offered some tips for bringing up the important conversations that can be uncomfortable. “A lot of health issues, especially hearing issues can become more apparent when you haven’t seen someone in some time,”

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. High-risk subtypes of human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause certain types of cancers, including cervical cancer. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso is offering no-cost vaccines to individuals between the ages of 9 and 26 years old who are uninsured or underinsured. Participants must have

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — January is a chance to reset. New Year’s resolutions can help with new goals. Dr. Blake Busey with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso said health goals should be planned strategically. “Where am I now and where do I want to be?” he urged people to ask themselves. Dr. Busey

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring registration is open for El Paso Community College. The spring semester begins Tuesday, January 19. Counselors who might have previously been available in person are now opening offices virtually during the pandemic. Offices are opening up for extended assistance hours, including on weekends, to help. “We are so excited

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Remote learning can be even more difficult for students who struggle with language barriers. Language acquisition company ESL International wants to help. The company is providing free English language instruction and support to high school students. Instruction will begin January 18 at approximately 5:30 p.m. Parents are invited to attend

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As coronavirus continues to spread in the Borderland, local hospitals must continue to restrict visitors. Now, a local small business owner and Allstate agent is raising money to help loved ones say their final goodbyes to terminal patients. Currently, some healthcare workers are using personal devices to help connect terminal

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso are hosting a holiday drive-through light show to offer a safe celebration for the Borderland. The ‘Cookies, Cocoa and Holiday Cheer’ event will take place between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, December 11

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the middle of the pandemic, UTEP’s Department of Theatre & Dance has had to get creative to rehearse and perform productions. This month, the university is presenting “A Christmas Carol en la Frontera” in partnership with KTEP. The production has been adapted for radio. The show will air Friday,

Sadly, due to COVID-19, many children with cancer will not have a toy under their tree this Christmas. Several groups in El Paso are now teaming up to host a virtual toy drive to help ease the burden. Jazmín and Brandon Kulkarni are the founders of the Eagles Treasures in Heaven. They are teaming up