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Our unique story encompasses the thousands of lives we’ve impacted through access to health care and higher education in an area with several health care professional shortages.
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Home for Hope
El Paso restaurant owner credits Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso with giving him a second chance at life to serve his community.
Sep 293 min read


Building Hope Together
Together we've raised over $30 million but our capital campaign continues with a goal to raise another $25 million!
Sep 171 min read


Sisters Inspiring Hope
Borderplex rallies behind Swing Fore Hope tournament, expanding access to life-saving care through Texas Tech Health El Paso partnership.
Sep 84 min read


From First-Gen High School, College Grads to Dental Scholars
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.
Sep 25 min read


Reaching for Opportunity
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.
Aug 284 min read


Smiles For All
“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.”
Jul 304 min read


Beyond a Dental Degree
Hunt School of Dental Medicine Graduates Inaugural Class with Nation’s Only Fully Integrated Public Health Certificate Program
Jul 172 min read


Pioneering Graduates Make History at Inaugural Commencement
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
Jul 15 min read


Bridging Health Gaps for our Borderplex Residents
Texas Tech Health El Paso expands health care access with grant from the Underserved Communities Foundation.
May 133 min read


Future Health Care Hero Surprised with Admission, Scholarship
Gift from Wayne and Millie Martin supports El Paso’s next generation of physicians and nurses.
May 136 min read


Our Annual Contribution to our Region’s Economy
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.
May 134 min read


From Scrubs to Graduation Gown
Former NCAA athlete sets new heights in dentistry as she prepares to make history in Hunt School of Dental Medicine’s groundbreaking program
Mar 284 min read


Reaching for the Stars
Hunt School of Nursing Student Follows Dreams of Becoming a Borderplex Nurse with Help from Stars Scholarship Fund
Mar 283 min read


Goodbye to the Wheelchair
Unable to walk due to severe hip pain, Christian Montes finds help at the Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso Orthopaedic Clinic.
Feb 264 min read


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 53 min read


Once Ground Zero
Texas Tech Health El Paso’s community-centered strategies helped turn the tide against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 32 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 33 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
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