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
City of El Paso Celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month
Public Health - Feb 12, 2026
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) is recognizing National Children’s Dental Health Month throughout February by highlighting the importance of children’s overall health and well-being.
2026.02.12 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Celebrates National Childrens Dental Health Month
Public Health Officials Promote Diabetes Screening with Free A1C Testing
Public Health - Jan 29, 2026
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging residents to prioritize their health by offering free A1C testing for adults 18 and older to help prevent and manage diabetes.
2026.01.29 NEWS RELEASE Health Officials Promote Diabetes Prevention with Free A1C Testing
El Paso Public Health Officials Confirm First Case of Mpox in 2025
Public Health - Dec 16, 2025
The City of El Paso Public Health Department is reporting the first Mpox case of 2025. A male in his 50’s is currently recovering at home.
2025.12.16 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Public Health Officials Confirm First Case of Mpox in 2025
City Recognizes National Quit Smoking Day
Public Health - Nov 20, 2025
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH), in partnership with the Texas Healthy Communities (TXHC) program and the Paso del Norte Tobacco Control Network is raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco and nicotine use during National Quit
2025.11.20 NEWS RELEASE City Recognizes National Quit Smoking Day
City Recognizes World Diabetes Day, Encourages Residents to Stay Healthy
Public Health - Nov 11, 2025
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging residents to prioritize their health as the community marks World Diabetes Day on Friday, November 14.
2025.11.11 NEWS RELEASE City Recognizes World Diabetes Day Encourages Residents to Stay Healthy
Public Health Officials Report First Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Death
Public Health - Sep 12, 2025
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death this year from West Nile Neuroinvasive (WNV) Disease. The patient was a man in his 60s with underlying health conditions.
2025.09.12 NEWS RELEASE Public Health Officials Report First Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Death
Public Health Officials Report First Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Case in El Paso
Public Health - Sep 8, 2025
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of the Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) in El Paso this year.
City Hosts Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event at the El Paso Zoo
Public Health - Sep 4, 2025
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health, in partnership with the El Paso Fire Department, invites the community to a FREE drive-thru flu vaccination event from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano Drive.
2025.09.04 NEWS RELEASE City Hosts Free Drive Thru Flu Shots Event at the El Paso Zoo
City to Provide Free Flu Shots
Public Health - Sep 2, 2025
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the El Paso Fire Department have kicked off the Be POWERflu campaign by offering FREE flu vaccines to individuals 6 months of age and older at any of the City’s four (4) Community Clinics.
2025.09.02 NEWS RELEASE City Begins Providing Free Flu Shots to the Community