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Battling Cancer With Resilience and Hope
El Pasoan Robert Farmer shares his experience with prostate cancer and reminds us of the importance of early detection & overcoming stigma.
Feb 5, 20253 min read


Once Ground Zero
Texas Tech Health El Paso’s community-centered strategies helped turn the tide against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Beyond the Biopsy
The only oral and maxillofacial pathologist in the El Paso area, Dr. Angela C. Chi helps physicians quickly diagnose patients’ conditions.
Feb 3, 20253 min read


A Winter Wonderland of Resilience and Community
TT Health El Paso’s second annual Lighting Campus for Hope transformed the campus into a breathtaking winter wonderland on Friday, Dec. 6.
Dec 11, 20244 min read


Fighting Cancer with Medicine, Family and Faith
El Paso cancer warrior finds world-class treatment in his hometown, thanks to Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso.
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Gold Medal Smiles
Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic Hosts Screen and Clean for El Paso 915 Stars Special Olympics Soccer Team.
Oct 14, 20245 min read


Milestone Achievement at Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Hunt School of Dental Medicine welcomes fourth & final inaugural class; 52% of the Class of 2028 coming from West Texas/Texas Border region.
Sep 18, 20244 min read


Fighting Diabetic Pain
Associate professor receives $3.1 million NIH grant to promote the development of non- opioid therapies.
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Empowering Nursing Students
Buchmueller family's legacy of giving continues to El Paso Hunt School of Nursing students with latest gift.
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Deisy Esquivel's Journey of Strength
TTP El Paso Breast Care Center did more than treat Deisy Esquivel's stage 3 breast cancer - it gave her peace of mind, kept her close to home, and offered a support network she never could've imagined.
Jun 27, 20243 min read


Project Opportunity to Address the Mental Health Gap
New initiative will increase access to mental health support and resources for the region's homeless population. Using remote video technology and partnering with Bank of America and the Opportunity Center of El Paso, medical students and psychiatry residents will provide services to the community members starting in June.
Jun 21, 20244 min read


Take a Bite Out of Cancer
The "Take a Bite Out of Cancer" initiative sees L&F Distributors and El Perro Tequila partnering for the benefit of TTUHSC El Paso and Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso for breast cancer awareness.
Jun 10, 20244 min read


TTUHSC El Paso Professor Receives $100,000 for Research on Potential Breast Cancer Treatment
EL PASO, TEXAS — The battle against breast cancer requires a multifaceted approach, where every form of support makes a significant...
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Texas Tech Health El Paso Faculty Member Part of American Cancer Society's New Nationwide Cancer Screening Program
Cancer prevention expert Dr. Jennifer Molokwu will help lead Clinical Champions Corps at Texas Tech Health El Paso.
Jun 10, 20243 min read


TTUHSC El Paso Receives $6 Million CPRIT Grant for Research on Cancer in Hispanics
TTUHSC El Paso has received a landmark $6 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).
Jun 10, 20244 min read


TTUHSC El Paso Researchers Receive Over $1.5 Million in Cancer Research Grants
The American Cancer Society awarded two TTUHSC El Paso researchers grants to develop therapies for treating breast cancer and leukemia.
Jun 10, 20245 min read


Texas Tech Health El Paso and Circle K Partner to Support Cancer Warriors and Front-Line Heroes
Texas Tech Health El Paso announced a partnership with Circle K that will positively impact the lives of cancer warriors in our community.
Jun 10, 20244 min read


Union Pacific Grant Expands Capabilities of the Tactical Medicine Team
Division of Emergency Medical Services introduces hybrid program in response to modern challenges.
May 29, 20244 min read


Hunt School of Dental Medicine Working With Local Dentists for Early Diabetes Detection, Thanks to a Grant Partnership
Diabetes and the Community Dentist program expands beyond the dental school thanks to a grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation. Some Borderplex dentists' offices will now screen for, and identify, at risk patients as part of an effort to improve early detection and treatment of diabetes in the community.
May 13, 20244 min read


Jim and Julie Cardwell Spearhead Neurology Advancements at Texas Tech Health El Paso
TTUHSC El Paso and CPRIT Announce Grants to Advance Research, Life-Saving Prevention and Outreach.
May 13, 20244 min read
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