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City of El Paso Celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month

Public Health - Feb 1, 2025

February marks National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the City of El Paso’s Department of Public Health is proud to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining good oral health from an early age.

2025.02.01 NEWS RELEASE City Celebrates National Childrens Dental Health Month


Public Health Officials Report First Flu-Related Death of the Season

Public Health - Dec 16, 2024

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the first flu-related death of the respiratory season in El Paso. The case involves a female under the age of 13 with underlying health conditions.

2024.12.16 NEWS RELEASE Public Health Officials Report First Flu Related Death of the Season


City Accepting Applications for Spring 2025 Internship Cohort Project

Public Health - Nov 21, 2024

The City of El Paso is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 Internship Cohort Project, offering undergraduate students from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) a unique opportunity to intern with select city departments and gain valuable h

2024.11.21 NEWS RELEASE City Accepting Applications for Spring Internship Cohort Project


City Hosts Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event at Abundant East

Public Health - Nov 14, 2024

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health, in partnership with the El Paso Fire Department, is hosting a FREE drive-thru flu vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, November 16, at Abundant East, 1000 Valley Crest Dr.

2024.11.14 NEWS RELEASE City Hosts Free Flu Shots Drive Thru Event at Abundant East

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City Hosts Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Event at Camp Cohen

Public Health - Oct 30, 2024

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Fire Department, is hosting a FREE flu vaccine drive-thru from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 2, at Camp Cohen, 9700 Gateway N. Blvd.

2024.10.30 NEWS RELEASE City Hosts Free Drive Thru Flu Shots Event at Camp Cohen


El Paso Public Health Officials Confirm Two Cases of Mpox in 2024

Public Health - Oct 16, 2024

The City of El Paso’s Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two cases of Mpox in the community for 2024. The individuals, both males in their 40s, reside in the same household and are currently recovering at home. Public Health officials have l

2024.10.16 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Confirms Two Cases of Mpox in 2024


City Hosts Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Event at the El Paso Zoo

Public Health - Sep 22, 2024

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the Fire Department are hosting a FREE flu vaccine drive-thru from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano Drive.

2024.09.22 NEWS RELEASE City Hosts Free Drive Thru Flu Shots Event at the El Paso Zoo


City of El Paso Celebrates National Preparedness Month

Public Health - Sep 6, 2024

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health’s Emergency Preparedness Program (PHEP), the El Paso Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and El Paso Fire Department’s Community Risk Reduction Program are celebrating National Preparedness Month.

2024.09.06 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Celebrates National Preparedness Month


El Paso Public Health Officials Report First Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Death

Public Health - Aug 21, 2024

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed a male in his 50s, with underlying health conditions is the first death due to the Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) disease in the El Paso community this year.

2024.08.21 NEWS RELEASE Public Health Officials Report First Neuroinvasive WNV Death

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City Begins Providing Free Flu Shots to the Community

Public Health - Aug 13, 2024

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.

2024.08.13 NEWS RELEASE City Begins Providing Free Flu Shots to the Community


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