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World-class cancer care is coming to El Paso, thanks in part to a friendship forged between two auto dealership leaders united in a mission to bring world-class cancer treatment closer to our Borderplex region.

Cancer warriors have gained another ally in the fight. Texas Tech Health El Paso and GECU today revealed the name of the GECU Women’s Health Wing in the new Fox Cancer Center. The event celebrated the strength and resilience of cancer patients across our Borderplex, honoring their stories while building hope for the future.

Texas Tech Health El Paso clinics deliver free breast cancer screenings to underserved community where 972 women received potentially life-saving early detection — and hope....When Cecilia stepped into her Zumba class three years ago during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she discovered no-cost mammograms were offered at the same community center, home to the Texas Tech Health El Paso Medical Student Run Clinic (MSRC).

El Paso Cancer Warrior Phyllis Davis and Husband Dr. Pete Davis Donate $100,000 to Fox Cancer Center’s Building Hope Campaign.....Inspired by her personal 35-year journey through breast cancer, retired nurse Phyllis Davis and her husband, retired physician Pete Davis, M.D., made a generous $100,000 gift to the Fox Cancer Center on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.

El Paso restaurant owner credits Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso with giving him a second chance at life to serve his community.

Together we've raised over $30 million but our capital campaign continues with a goal to raise another $25 million!

Borderplex rallies behind Swing Fore Hope tournament, expanding access to life-saving care through Texas Tech Health El Paso partnership.

Two Hunt School of Dental Medicine scholars — including the recipient of the school’s first-ever full-ride scholarship — transformed childhood congenital dental conditions and family periodontal struggles into a calling to serve our Borderplex community through compassionate oral health care.

Homeless and struggling with schizophrenia, Lerma wandered the streets of El Paso. A chance encounter at a downtown park led him to the Opportunity Center for the Homeless, where he received not only shelter and a meal, but also — crucially — a connection to mental health care through Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Project Opportunity. That moment marked the beginning of his journey back to stability and possibility.

“I felt it was a disservice to our community that individuals, due to their disabilities, have to rely on sedation for comfort during procedures,” said Yang, who is now in her fourth and final year. “I wanted to implement a solution at our school since we have the facilities, including rooms dedicated to special needs and quiet spaces with sliding doors.”

Hunt School of Dental Medicine Graduates Inaugural Class with Nation’s Only Fully Integrated Public Health Certificate Program

Growing our own: 18% of the Class of 2025 are from El Paso, and 30% of graduates will stay in our Borderplex to start their careers

Texas Tech Health El Paso expands health care access with grant from the Underserved Communities Foundation.

Gift from Wayne and Millie Martin supports El Paso’s next generation of physicians and nurses.

Texas Tech Health El Paso’s annual economic impact on our community has grown to $864.2 million, according to new Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business report.

Former NCAA athlete sets new heights in dentistry as she prepares to make history in Hunt School of Dental Medicine’s groundbreaking program

Hunt School of Nursing Student Follows Dreams of Becoming a Borderplex Nurse with Help from Stars Scholarship Fund

Unable to walk due to severe hip pain, Christian Montes finds help at the Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso Orthopaedic Clinic.

El Pasoan Robert Farmer shares his experience with prostate cancer and reminds us of the importance of early detection & overcoming stigma.

Texas Tech Health El Paso’s community-centered strategies helped turn the tide against the COVID-19 pandemic.