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 Rock Faith Center this Saturday, April 3. Organizers will distribute Easter baskets for children, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. The baskets are available on a first come, first served
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March 21 through 27 is National Poison Prevention Week. The week raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide to shine light on the dangers of poisonings. Dr. Sarah Watkins, the Medical Director of the West Texas Regional Poison Center and Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso,
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Temple Mount Sinai is launching a 2021 international speaker series titled “Higher Meanings: Exploring Connections Between Religion and Mathematics.” This online series of six talks targets adults and older teens seeking more nuanced appreciation for the two domains and how they may overlap. Each presentation explores connections between religion
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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 Wednesday through Sunday, but for Spring Break the Zoo will be open Monday and Tuesday as well. Monday through Friday, the Zoo opens at 9:30 am with
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EL PASO, Texas — Actor Chadwick Boseman died last August from colorectal cancer. With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, here are answers to some of the questions you may have about the disease. ABC-7 spoke with Dr. Jaime Gomez, a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon with The Hospitals of Providence. We started by asking
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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. Dr. Richard Black, the Dean of the Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, said oral health affects an individual’s overall health.
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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
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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
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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
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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 that reveals that the negative effects of being overweight are not canceled out by being physically active. In other words, you can’t be fat and fit. “According to new
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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
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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
Continue Reading 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 as atrial fibrillation, or A-Fib. Dr. Steven Hamilton, a electrophysiologist with The Hospitals of Providence, talked with ABC-7 about the causes of, and treatments for A-Fib. “Afib is
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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. Stephen Willeford is in El Paso sharing his story about what happened Nov. 5, 2017. He’s also here to shed light on a new documentary. A Miracle on
Continue Reading 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 Dr. Chalam Mulukutla with Las Palmas Medical Center says consistency in your heart healthy diet is the key to success. “A heart healthy diet means to eat healthy, but
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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. Neha Sharma, medical director of The Hospitals of Providence Northeast and Horizon City. WHY SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE VARIANTS?”The CDC is currently monitoring multiple variants in
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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
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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
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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 Prevention Month, so if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, here are some tips to prevent birth defects. ABC-7 spoke to Dr. Aaron Poole, an OB/GYN with
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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. ABC-7 asked Dr. Neha Sharma, medical director of The Hospitals of Providence Northeast and Horizon City campuses, to provide some extra perspective. WHAT MAKES THE COVID-19 VACCINE DIFFERENT
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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,”
Continue Reading 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
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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
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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
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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
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated guidelines on who can receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals with weakened immune systems were included among the new list of who the agency said could receive a vaccine. ABC-7 at Noon spoke with Dr. Karinn Chambers, the Medical Director of the
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EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Department of Public Health and Emergence Health Network, the community’s largest mental health services provider, have partnered to provide bereavement guidance and counseling support resources to those who lost loved ones due to Covid-19. In an effort to help the community learn about bereavement coping mechanisms, Emergence Health
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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
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EL PASO, Texas — Despite the constantly growing number of new COVID-19 cases nationwide, and warnings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are still people who are planning to travel for the Christmas holidays. But the creator of a new app says “if you’re going to visit, make it a SafeVisit.” April
Continue Reading 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
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