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This category can include news on the latest medical research, updates on common health conditions, and tips for maintaining good health.
Don’t Wait: 12 Symptoms That Require a Visit to UMC Urgent Care or the ER
Your body often gives warning signs when something serious is happening, and acting quickly can prevent complications or…
A Second Chance: How Brain Surgery Gave This El Paso Dad His Life Back
For Ramon Montalvo, living with Parkinson’s disease had turned everyday tasks into constant challenges. Tremors made simple movements…
Why Is Colorectal Cancer Rising Among Young Adults?
Colorectal cancer, or cancer of the colon or rectum, was was once thought to be a disease mainly…
Mental Health Matters: Navigating Holiday Stress, Grief, and Seasonal Depression
The holiday season can be a time of joy and connection, but it can also bring stress, sadness…
Healthcare at Your Fingertips: UMC and El Paso Children’s Hospital Launch New Patient Portal App
University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) and El Paso Children’s Hospital are making it easier than ever…
Be Educated, Save Lives with Stop the Bleed
Every second counts in an emergency, and that’s a message that UMC is emphasizing this National Stop the…
Protect Your Family from Measles with Proper Vaccination
With recent cases of measles in the community, UMC is urging families to make sure they are fully…
Celebrating the Heart of UMC: Our Volunteers
At UMC, volunteers are truly the lifeblood of our community, and we recently had the joy of honoring…
UMC Highlights National Donate Life Month
April is National Donate Life Month, a time to celebrate the generosity of those who have donated organs…
Colon Cancer Is Treatable and Beatable, But It Starts with Prevention
As National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is…