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City to Provide Free Flu Shots

Public Health - Aug 17, 2026

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the El Paso Fire Department are kicking off the Be POWERflu campaign by offering FREE flu vaccines to individuals 6 months of age and older at any of the City’s Community Clinics.

2026.08.17 NEWS RELEASE City to Provide Free Flu Shots


City of El Paso Earns National Procurement Excellence Award

Public Health - Jul 28, 2026

The City of El Paso Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department has received the 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute (NPI), marking the department's 12th year earning the prestigious national ho

2026.07.28 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Wins Achievement of Excellence in Procurement


City Public Health Officials Report Two Additional Severe West Nile Virus Cases

Public Health - Jul 24, 2026

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional cases of severe West Nile Virus (WNV) illness, bringing the total number of severe cases reported in El Paso this year to four.

2026.07.24 NEWS RELEASE City Public Health Officials Report Two New West Nile Cases


City of El Paso Earns State Recognition for Building a Healthier Community

Public Health - Jul 22, 2026

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) has received the Silver Level Healthy Community Award from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for helping reduce chronic disease risk, promote healthy lifestyles, and improve quality

2026.07.22 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Recognized as a Healthy Community by State of Texas


Department of Public Health Provides Update on Reported Cyclosporiasis Cases

Public Health - Jul 20, 2026

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) is investigating seven (7) reported cases of cyclosporiasis that meet the reporting criteria as either probable or confirmed.

2026.07.20 NEWS RELEASE Department of Public Health Provides Update on Reported Cyclosporiasis Cases


Public Health Officials Confirm Two Neuroinvasive West Nile Cases in El Paso

Public Health - Jul 14, 2026

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed two cases of neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) in El Paso this year and is urging residents to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

2026.07.14 NEWS RELEASE Public Health Officials Report Confirmed Neuroinvasive WNV Cases in El Paso


City’s Department of Public Health Encourages Families to Catch Up on Routine Childhood Vaccines

Public Health - May 20, 2026

As the school year comes to a close and families prepare for summer activities, the City of El Paso Department of Public Health is encouraging parents and guardians to make sure their children are up to date on routine vaccinations.

2026.05.20 NEWS RELEASE Citys Department of Public Health Provides FREE Routine Vaccines for Eligible Children

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El Paso Community Clinic at the Medical Center of the Americas Ready to Open

Public Health - Apr 1, 2026

The City of El Paso invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of its newest public health clinic in Central El Paso with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.


Public Health Officials Confirm Additional Measles Cases

Public Health - Mar 5, 2026

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two (2) additional measles cases within the City of El Paso, bringing the total number of community cases reported to the City to six (6). The newly confirmed cases involve two males in t

2026.03.05 NEWS RELEASE Public Health Officials Confirm Additional Measles Cases in El Paso


Public Health Officials Confirm Measles Cases in El Paso

Public Health - Feb 26, 2026

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed four (4) measles cases within the City of El Paso. The newly confirmed cases involve a male in his 20s, a male in his 30s, and two women in their 30s with unknown vaccination statuses.

2026.02.26 NEWS RELEASE Health Officials Advise of Potential Measles Exposures


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