Emergence Health Network announced plans for an 11-acre Behavioral Health East Campus in El Paso that would add children's crisis beds, observation units and an outpatient clinic.

A six‑week boxing program run with UTEP researchers cut systolic blood pressure by about 16 mmHg and improved vascular markers in young adults with elevated readings. The result points to a time‑efficient workout for early hypertension.

El Paso’s suicide rate rose to about 14.2 per 100,000 in 2023 while roughly 17.6% of adults report frequent mental distress. Firearms and gaps in care are central concerns.

A bobcat in Sierra County tested positive for rabies and was euthanized; officials say people exposed are getting vaccines and pets will be monitored.

A Texans Care for Children review found lawmakers implemented just 8 of 31 children's behavioral-health recommendations, leaving the YES waiver and crisis services strained.

A new national report puts Texas near the bottom for health. The shortfall is access — too few doctors, high uninsured rates and cost barriers leave many Texans skipping care.

TCEQ approved lifting El Paso’s boil-water notice after tests showed water is safe. Steps to flush pipes, protect infants and avoid scams are detailed.

Social posts overstate the threat: state trackers show a separate October EIA quarantine in El Paso County but no active EHV‑1 neurologic outbreak centered in El Paso. Officials point to a Waco‑linked EHV‑1 event and urge biosecurity.

An El Paso veterinarian warns pet owners to check wounds and suture sites after a New World screwworm case was found in Tamaulipas. Quick veterinary care can prevent severe injury.

A UTEP study found 88.5% of 'kissing bugs' tested near El Paso carried the Chagas parasite. Researchers recommend sealing homes and limiting pets' outdoor exposure.

Early state data and research show infant deaths in Texas have risen since 2021. Lawmakers passed Everly’s Law to require bereavement supports and cooling devices for hospitals.

El Paso confirmed its first mpox case of 2025 and health officials launched contact tracing and vaccine outreach for close contacts.

UTEP researchers found that targeting Claudin-4 might improve immune response against aggressive ovarian cancer, potentially offering a new treatment avenue.