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El Paso TX Health News
El Paso TX’s Complete Health & Wellness Guide
Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in El Paso County.
Medical News
Mental Health
Fitness & Nutrition
Provider Directory
CE/CME for Med Pros
Caregiver Support
Seasonal Health Alerts
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El Paso residents have access to a range of healthcare services across El Paso County, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.
The healthcare landscape across the Borderland region is shaped by TX public health priorities. State agencies oversee healthcare facility licensing, immunization programs, and environmental health for El Paso and El Paso County.
HERE El Paso covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for El Paso, TX. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches El Paso health, it’s HERE.
El Paso Health Alert — Current Advisory
El Paso Health Advisory — Seasonal Allergy Season
Allergy season is active in El Paso County.
Pollen counts may be elevated across the Borderland region;
residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen.
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Health News
Health & Wellness News
Medical and health news to help you live your best life in El Paso, TX — from El Paso providers, regional health systems, and TX public health agencies.
State Public Health — Public Health
Texas Department of Public Health Updates Guidance for Borderland Region
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El Paso Health
Dental Access Expanding for Medicaid and Uninsured Residents in El Paso
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National Health News
Health News You Can Use
National coverage on exercise, supplements, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and preventive care — sourced from CDC, NIH, USPSTF, and peer-reviewed research.
Exercise
How Much Weekly Exercise Actually Moves the Needle on Heart Health
Updated CDC + AHA guidance on minutes-per-week thresholds
Supplements
Vitamin D, Magnesium, Omega-3: What the Latest Studies Actually Show
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets, peer-reviewed trials
Nutrition
Protein Targets by Age: Why Adults 50+ Need More Than the RDA Suggests
USDA Dietary Guidelines, sarcopenia prevention research
Sleep
Sleep Debt: Why You Can’t Just “Catch Up” on the Weekend
CDC sleep guidance, circadian rhythm research
Mental Health
Daily Habits That Reduce Anxiety Without Medication — The Evidence
NIMH, peer-reviewed CBT and exercise-therapy studies
Preventive Care
Screening Tests You Should Actually Schedule by Age 30, 40, 50, 60 & 70
USPSTF recommendation grades, age-by-age checklist
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Worth A Listen
Three of the most trusted shows in health and longevity — free on every major podcast app.
Neuroscience & Performance
Huberman Lab
Dr. Andrew Huberman, Stanford
Deep dives on sleep, exercise, nutrition, focus, and stress — with the underlying neurobiology and the protocols.
Nutrition & Gut Health
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Jonathan Wolf with Tim Spector & Sarah Berry
What the latest studies actually say about food, metabolism, the microbiome, and aging well — in plain English.
Longevity & Medicine
The Drive
Dr. Peter Attia, MD
Long-form interviews on heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, exercise physiology, and lifespan extension.
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Find Local Providers
Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in El Paso County — updated 2026.
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2025–26 Cycle
Continuing Education & Caregiver Support
CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for Borderland healthcare professionals and family caregivers in El Paso County.
Continuing Education — CE / CME
Local Nursing & Allied Health Programs
CE programs for nurses, EMTs, and allied health professionals in El Paso County.
Caregiver & Family Support Resources
Alzheimer’s Association — Borderland Chapter
In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across El Paso and the Borderland region.
NAMI El Paso County
Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in El Paso with virtual options available.
NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1)
United Way — Borderland
2-1-1 referral line connects El Paso County caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources.
Dial 2-1-1 · unitedway.org
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in El Paso County.
Start with local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees and accept Medicaid.
For dental care, community health centers and sliding-scale dental clinics accept Medicaid and new patients.
Community health centers in El Paso County offer sliding-scale dental services and accept Medicaid. Many also offer reduced-cost preventive care to community patients.
Use your state public health provider directory
or call 2-1-1 to find Medicaid-accepting dental providers near you.
The Alzheimer’s Association Borderland Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups. NAMI El Paso County holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way’s 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across El Paso County.
Local pharmacies including CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment.
For school-age illness alerts, check the El Paso County school district website.
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in El Paso County include dental benefits.
Contact your state’s SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) office for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options.
Community health centers also offer sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status.
NAMI El Paso County provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers.
For shift workers across the area,
United Way’s 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources.
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HEALTH NEWS NEAR EL PASO TX
Health coverage from the 10 closest HERE cities.