This week's topics include the impact of lipoprotein A, frailty as a predictor of dementia, a diabetes medicine in kidney stones and gout, and the impact of multiple chronic medical conditions on hospitalization and death.

$30,000 grant from National Breast Cancer Foundation will provide free screenings to women in the colonia of Sparks

Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso Welcomes Neurologist Luis D. Acosta, M.D. 

Hunt School of Dental Medicine students organized and provided complimentary screenings and cleanings to members of the gold-medal-winning El Paso 915 Stars and their Special Olympics soccer team on Sept. 24.

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.