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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


City’s Department of Public Health Provides FREE Routine Vaccines for Eligible Children

Public Health - Jul 18, 2024

As children prepare to head back to school, Public Health officials remind parents on the importance of updating their children’s routine vaccines by visiting one of the City’s Community Clinics

2024.07.18 NEWS RELEASE Citys Department of Public Health Provides Free Routine Vaccines for Children

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City Names Public Health Director

Public Health - Jun 21, 2024

The City of El Paso is pleased to announce the appointment of Veerinder “Vinny” Taneja, MBBS, MPH, as the new Director of the Department of Public Health, effective August 2024.

2024.06.21 NEWS RELEASE City Names Public Health Director

2024.06 Taneja Veerinder Vinny

City Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New WIC Location

Public Health - May 22, 2024

The City’s Department of Public Health invites the public to a ribbon-cutting celebration of the new Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 10821 Gateway West, Suite 200.

2024.05.22 MEDIA ADVISORY City Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New WIC Location


City of El Paso Public Health Department Receives Top Award

Public Health - May 22, 2024

The City of El Paso’s Public Health Department HIV, STD division has been awarded the Best Organization Serving El Paso during the 2024 National LatinX Conference on HIV, HCV and SUD

2024.05.22 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Health Department HIV STD Division Receives Top Award


Public Health Officials Report First Flu Related Death in El Paso

Public Health - Apr 26, 2024

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed a male child under the age of 13 with underlying health conditions is the first flu-related death in El Paso this year.

2024.04.26 NEWS RELEASE Public Health Officials Report First Flu Related Death in El Paso


City Provides Free Vaccines During National Infant Immunization Week

Public Health - Apr 23, 2024

In celebration of National Infant Immunization Week, April 22-29, the City of El Paso is offering free vaccines to eligible children 5 years and under.

2024.04.23 NEWS RELEASE City Provides Free Vaccines During National Infant Immunization Week


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