A family member has reported that a young child in Alpine has measles, raising concern about a possible local case … More
Category: Medical
Fort Davis flu vaccine clinic set for Sept. 23
The Texas Department of State Health Services will hold a flu vaccine clinic Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Fort Davis … More
AG Ken Paxton hasn’t challenged the Trump administration over Texas’ $10-billion Medicaid cut even though he sued Biden
Terri Langford, The Texas TribuneSeptember 4, 2026 As Texas hospitals learned this week that the Trump administration was currently holding … More
Ojinaga launches free mobile doctor program in La Esmeralda
The municipal government of Ojinaga is launching a mobile medical program offering free consultations to residents of the La Esmeralda … More
Free community health clinic planned in Marathon offering screenings, sports physicals
A free community health clinic offering sports physicals, health screenings and other medical services is scheduled for later this month … More
Fort Davis health fair to offer free screenings, school physicals June 27
Residents of Jeff Davis County and surrounding communities will have access to a range of free health services later this … More
Big Bend Regional Medical Center Employee Program Donates More Than $3,400 to Alpine Humane Society
The Alpine Humane Society has received a $3,404.11 donation through the employee charity program at Big Bend Regional Medical Center, … More
Alpine ISD honors school health staff during National Nurses Day
Alpine ISD recognized District Nurse Gayla Owen and Nurse’s Aide Dominique Portillo during National Nurses Day celebrations this week, thanking … More
Big Bend Health to host medication take-back event in Presidio on April 25
Residents are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medications during a community drug take-back event scheduled for Saturday, … More
Hands-on telehealth helps reach rural Texas communities
The Daily Yonder, The Texas TribuneApril 2, 2026 A shipping container in Fort Davis is at the center of a … More