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Camp East Montana detainee dies at El Paso hospital of natural causes, ICE says
Update (2:28 PM): El Paso's Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released the following statement addressing the death of Francisco Gaspar-Andres. “Earlier today, my office was notified by a local stakeholder about the recent death of a detainee at Camp East Montana. ICE did not notify Congress directly until nearly a week after the death and hours after our office inquired with relevant Congressional committees earlier today.
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La Mente Behavioral Health expanding its services
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El Paso Children's Hospital launches mobile clinic to serve rural communities
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso Children's Hospital is set to launch a mobile clinic aimed at providing specialized medical services to children in rural areas surrounding the city. Cindy Stout, president and CEO of the hospital, expressed excitement about the initiative, calling it a "game changer for...
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EP Children’s Hospital unveils new mobile clinic for outlying areas
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Children’s Hospital unveiled a new pediatric mobile clinic that can help the hospital better serve outlying areas. The mobile clinic was unveiled during a ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5. The hospital credited U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, with securing federal funding...
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El Paso Children’s Hospital debuts new Pediatric Mobile Clinic
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El Paso Children’s Hospital debuts new Pediatric Mobile Clinic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Children’s Hospital announced the newest Pediatric Mobile Clinic. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar cut the ribbon for the new clinic, which is housed in a bus. Escobar was there along with the hospital's board of directors and community partners. The hospital says the...
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El Paso official warns changing vaccine guidelines may trigger hepatitis B resurgence
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine guidelines, met Thursday to discuss potential changes to the childhood immunization schedule, specifically regarding the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. The proposed change suggests that...
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UMC of El Paso names lead surgeon for new burn center
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Immunize El Paso urges vaccinations as flu season peaks
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Immunize El Paso’s Cristina Arevalo stopped by the KTSM studio on Wednesday, Dec. 3, with a message that she says is lifesaving. Since we are at the beginning of peak flu season that runs until February, Arevalo says this is the best time to get the flu vaccine, especially for […]
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Report: El Paso ranks 9th in U.S. for ozone pollution
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Research conducted by the Hispanic Access Foundation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed that El Paso ranks as the ninth-most polluted U.S. city for ozone in the 2024 IQAir World Air Quality Report. The Hispanic Access Foundation released its alarming air quality findings last month from its […]
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UMC of El Paso names lead surgeon for new burn center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- UMC of El Paso and Texas Tech Health El Paso have announced that trauma and burn surgeon Dr. Philip E. Fidler, M.D., FACS, will lead the new dedicated burn center in El Paso. "This partnership transforms El Paso into a regional hub for specialized burn...
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El Paso clinic stresses HIV testing for Worlds AIDS Day
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — In observance of World AIDS Day 2025, on Monday, the La Fe Care Center offered free HIV testing at a health event in El Paso's Segundo Barrio. According to the clinic, more than one hundred El Pasoans were infected with HIV over the past three years, emphasizing the importance of knowing one's HIV status.
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EPCC marks milestone for vocational nursing graduates in pinning ceremony
Nursing graduates were pinned by loved ones during a tradition-filled ceremony at EPCC’s Administrative Services Center Auditorium, marking their transition from students to professionals. The pinning ceremony signifies the completion of the vocational nursing (VN) program and is an intimate milestone honoring graduates’ dedication and achievement. "It's always exciting. Pinning is always a sweet experience for them. It a big deal for them," Melissa Robertsons, MSN-Ed, RN, VN program coordinator said. "You know, leaving the student role behind and moving into the role of nurses such a big deal. And this is just such a sweet way to kind of wrap up being a student and move into professional nursing." Patricia Cruz, Student Nurses Association president, said her passion for nursing grew from caring for her mother, she felt that it was a role she was meant take on. "Even though she's in heaven right now, I know she's here with me," Cruz said. Cruz was pinned by her husband, David Cruz and daughter, Camila Cruz. Many of the graduates were also mothers themselves, adding to the emotion as they marked a goal with their families. "I'm looking forward to serving the community as a nurse, and working to be
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El Paso official warns changing vaccine guidelines may trigger hepatitis B resurgence
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine guidelines, met Thursday to discuss potential changes to the childhood immunization schedule, specifically regarding the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. The proposed change suggests that...
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La Mente Behavioral Health expanding its services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- La Mente Behavioral Health is expanding its services. The company held an open house celebration at its East El Paso location to celebrate their five-year anniversary and the expansion of their new clinic. ABC-7 had the opportunity to take a tour of the new space, meet the providers, and learn more about the services they offer to the community.
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El Paso clinic stresses HIV testing for Worlds AIDS Day
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — In observance of World AIDS Day 2025, on Monday, the La Fe Care Center offered free HIV testing at a health event in El Paso's Segundo Barrio. According to the clinic, more than one hundred El Pasoans were infected with HIV over the past three years, emphasizing the importance of knowing one's HIV status.