This week's topics include a new drug for early Parkinson's, Paxloivd and Covid, pragmatic model for chronic kidney disease, and lymph node removal and breast cancer.

A monthly list of new providers hired at Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso.

Gastroenterologist Alejandro Robles, M.D., an El Paso native, aims to improve health disparities through research and community engagement

Gastroparesis patient Patrick Ellis’s quality of life transformed, thanks to a treatment developed by TTUHSC El Paso gastroenterologists Irene Sarosiek, M.D., and Richard McCallum, M.D.

Mir Faeq Quadri, Ph.D., M.S., B.D.S., FRSPH, FICD, a dental education professional with extensive research experience from around the globe, has joined the Hunt School of Dental Medicine as an assistant professor.

El Pasoans had two big reasons to celebrate Neighborhood Smiles Day on Friday, Nov. 17. First, Marathon Petroleum announced a generous $50,000 gift in support of the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic. Second, 120 children received free dental exams as part of the special day.

The Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic will offer free dental screenings and cleanings for older adults, residents of the 79901 and 79905 ZIP codes, and college students by appointment with a valid ID.

The NBCF awarded a $10,000 grant for breast cancer screenings administered by the Medical Student Run Clinic and its Mobile Care Unit.

The new initiative looks to improve health care access across our Borderplex by helping prevent diabetes and empowering screened residents with appropriate resources.

Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso orthopaedic specialists treat a wide range of conditions, from accidents to aching backs.

The Hunt School of Dental Medicine and El Paso District Dental Society hosted its inaugural Give Kids a Smile® event at the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic.

The large influx of migrants and asylum seekers crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in the El Paso area has also resulted in a spike of medical emergencies.