by Ana maria Rangel | Nov 19, 2019 | Profiles
Mental health issues aren’t as simple as opt-in opt-out. They affect everyone and leave us feeling trapped and helpless, like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. Like with any injury or condition, you need professional care and guidance as you work your way...
by Ana maria Rangel | Nov 19, 2019 | Profiles
Dr. Robert Urrea, Southwest’s preeminent endoscopic spine surgeon, founded The Back and Neck Institute in 1998. Soon afterwards, his passion for minimally invasive spine surgery inspired him to construct Bassett Surgery Center, a state-of-the-art endoscopic laser...
by Ana maria Rangel | Nov 19, 2019 | Profiles
Southwest Chiropractic takes pride in serving the El Paso community and has done so for over twenty years. Dr. Fred Aguayo opened his first of three locations in 1999 on El Paso’s east side of town. Since then, Southwest Chiropractic has expanded to provide their...
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...
