$198 Million and 5 Major Projects: UMC Off-Campus Expansion Update

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | Local Partner News, New Healthcare Access Points

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is moving forward with several off-campus projects funded by the UMC Bond program, totaling $198,287,950. These projects are designed to bring more healthcare services closer to the communities that need them, including...

West Emergency Department / Urgent Care in Architectural Planning

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | New Healthcare Access Points

The West Emergency Department / Urgent Care is a centrally located healthcare project planned for 6600 N Desert Blvd. The facility is designed to integrate emergency and urgent care services within a single location, supporting streamlined patient flow and improved...

Horizon Health Center & Emergency Department

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | New Healthcare Access Points

The Horizon Health Center & Emergency Department is a planned healthcare development located at the intersection of Eastlake Blvd and Kenazo Ave on a 25-acre site. The project is intended to serve as a key expansion of emergency and outpatient care services in the...

West Ambulatory Surgical Center in Architectural Planning Phase

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | New Healthcare Access Points

The West Ambulatory Surgical Center is a planned 5.16-acre development located at Resler Drive and Canyon Creek (Private Drive). The project is designed to support high-efficiency outpatient surgical services, with a focus on endoscopy and surgical procedures. Project...

Forced to Seek Treatment Elsewhere, Burn Survivor Reflects on the City’s Need for Burn Center

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | Existing Campus Improvements

Diane Vasquez was at her northeast home in 2011 when an undetected gas leak in the garage caused an explosion that sent flames through the vents of her home, destroying her house and changing her life forever.  Vasquez was rescued by a neighbor who heard the...