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Mark Rielo named director of El Paso VA Health Care System, overseeing $735M budget
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Department of Veterans Affairs has appointed Mark Rielo as the new medical center director of the El Paso VA Health Care System, putting him in charge of a $735 million operating budget and health care services for more than 44,000 enrolled Southwest Texas veterans.
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El Paso doctor performs first minimally invasive procedure for urinary incontinence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A doctor in El Paso performed the region’s first minimally invasive procedure using a new device designed to help patients living with urinary incontinence. The procedure was completed at Providence Transmountain Campus and offers an alternative for patients who may not have found...
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New Orthopedic Residency to Expand Access in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A new orthopedic surgery residency at Texas Tech Health El Paso will begin July 1, 2026, adding up to 15 residents in El Paso by 2030. The program aims to shorten wait times and deliver faster musculoskeletal care across the Borderplex, including the UMC trauma bays. Three residents will be The post New Orthopedic Residency to Expand Access in El Paso appeared first on KVIA .
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New orthopedic residency will train surgeons for El Paso, in El Paso
Saturday nights can be busy for Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso doctors working in the trauma bays at University Medical Center of El Paso. Emergency medical technicians wheel in patients who have experienced severe falls, car accidents resulting in complex fractures, or they might have serious conditions like bone cancer. What many of them share is their wait to see an orthopedic specialist like Dr. Rajiv Rajani.
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Dental Trade Alliance Foundation launches ‘Special Care, Healthy Smiles’ workshops at Texas Tech Health El Paso
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our Borderplex often face financial challenges and limited access to providers when trying to get the dental care they deserve. To help address this need, the Hunt School of Dental Medicine, with support from the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation, hosted a series of...
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El Paso doctor pays $200K settlement over illegal prescriptions
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso doctor has agreed to pay $200,000 in a settlement after he violated the Controlled Substances Act, the False Claims Act, and the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office with the Western District of Texas. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says the […]
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Complete Coverage: Water main break disrupts life for thousands in Northeast El Paso
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El Paso Water says wastewater treatment plant expansion tied to proposed rate increase
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso Water says a major expansion at its Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant is one of the key factors behind a proposed rate increase that could raise the average customer's monthly bill by about $10. The utility's proposed 2026-2027 budget includes a 12% rate...
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Gas prices expected to be the cheapest since covid
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Experts say 2026 will have the cheapest gas since COVID-19. Gas prices are expected to average at $2.97 a gallon nationally this year, according to GasBuddy. Experts say 2026 will be the fourth straight year of falling prices at the pump and the first with the annual average below three […]
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Are health insurance increases delaying or impacting your care? Tell us your story
El Paso Matters wants to know how increasing health insurance costs are impacting your life. Did you drop coverage all together? Are you delaying medical care or rationing medication? Are you planning to seek health care in Mexico?. Please fill out this short form and tell us your story! If...
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Sunrise Oral Surgery transforms smiles in El Paso with cutting-edge technology and care
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — Thinking about restoring your smile but not sure where to begin? Sunrise Oral Surgery and Implant Center is helping patients across the Borderland take the first step with advanced technology, compassionate care, and a commitment to comfort. Before opening Sunrise Oral Surgery and Implant...
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El Paso Children's Hospital expands healthcare access with new pediatric mobile clinic
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — Big things are rolling into El Paso and they're bringing lifesaving care directly to the children who need it most. El Paso Children's Hospital recently unveiled the newest addition to its "Wheels That Heal" fleet: a state of the art pediatric mobile clinic designed to expand healthcare access across the region. The special unveiling and red ribbon cutting ceremony event gave the community a first look at the innovative unit, along with another major milestone the hospital's brand new jet ambulance, now officially in service.