by Ana maria Rangel | Nov 19, 2019 | Profiles
PANACEA is Latin for “Healing for All”, which best represents the mission of the full-service clinic owned and operated by Doctor Syed A. Yusoof. Dr. Yusoof’s medical journey began with his mother’s envision of him becoming an MD, he decided to follow his...
by Ana maria Rangel | Nov 19, 2019 | Profiles
To truly understand Santa Teresa Family Medical Center, you have to know its founder, Dr. Mario Vela. Born and raised in northeast El Paso, Mario was brought up with modest means. Luckily, he discovered a special talent early on—he was one heck of a baseball player....
by Ana maria Rangel | Nov 19, 2019 | Profiles
What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? OSA occurs when a person stops breathing for 10 seconds or longer for at least five times an hour while asleep. Only a sleep test (in a lab or at home) can determine if someone has OSA versus just snoring. How common is OSA? A...
by Ana maria Rangel | Nov 19, 2019 | Profiles
“We have to be in the service to others. That’s what we start from,” said Luis Zuniga, founder of Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers, speaking about the guiding mission of his outfit. It’s easy enough to say, but how exactly do Zuniga and his team see that...
by Ana maria Rangel | Nov 18, 2019 | Profiles
Being a parent is hard—teacher conferences, helping with homework, early morning soccer games, making ends meet and balancing cariño with tough love. The last thing you need is a tantrum brought on by that bi-annual dentist appointment. Dr. Jeffery Erickson wants to...