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Articles focused on health trends within the El Paso community, including public health initiatives, local health statistics, and community health services.
Relief for Chronic Back Pain: Breakthrough Spine Treatments Available in West Texas
Chronic lower back pain can affect how a person works, sleeps, moves and spends time with family, but…
World Mental Health Day: Sometimes the First Step Is Being Heard
Mental health does not always look the way people expect it to. Someone can go to work, take…
Borderland Car Seat Safety: Free Certified Inspections and Installation Support in El Paso
Is your child’s car seat installed correctly? If you are not completely sure, you can have it checked…
Make Your Mammogram Part of Your October: UMC’s Wellness Mammogram Initiative
If your last mammogram was more than a year ago, October is a good time to get it…
World Heart Day: Your Heart Has a Story. Are You Listening?
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes can develop without obvious symptoms, while still increasing the risk of…
Ovarian and Prostate Cancer: Know Your Risk and When to Talk to Your Doctor
Cancer does not always cause noticeable symptoms at the beginning. That is one reason knowing your personal risk…
World Patient Safety Day: What Safe Care Looks Like for Patients
A hospital visit can involve a lot of information at once: new medications, test results, procedures, instructions, and…
Healthy Aging Starts With the Right Care
Staying healthy as you age starts with making your health a priority, and regular medical care can help…
Sepsis Awareness Month: Know the Signs and Act Fast
An infection does not always stay in one part of the body. In some cases, the body’s response…
World Suicide Prevention Day: Know the Signs and Know How to Help
Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a reminder that recognizing changes in someone’s behavior and knowing where…