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...rg . Laredo Medical Center leadership and staff proudly display the designation the hospital has received as a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite. They are, from left to right, front row, CEO Jorge Leal, Human Resources Director Patricia Cardenas; back row, Assistant Director of Women’s Services Claudia Chavez, NICU/Pediatrics Clinical Coordinator Angie Perez, NICU/Pediatrics Director Patty Diaz, Director of Women’s...
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...e 2 diabetes, depression and anxiety, and dementia. The link between social connection and physical health is strongest in heart disease and stroke outcomes. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the lack of social relationships – including social isolation, poor social support and loneliness – are associated with a 29% increase in the risk of heart disease and a 32% increase in the...
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...ll want it – a life where our bodies remain strong and able, allowing us to do the things we most enjoy. And, there's never been a time when good health and wellbeing have been more essential for our human connections, whether it is the opportunity to hug our loved ones, meet the first grandchild, play with our teams, or gather with friends again. At Laredo Medical Center, we understand how important y...
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...n with quality maternal and fetal care. In 2023, Laredo Medical Center was recognized by the state of Texas for its commitment to making safety a top priority for mothers and babies. Texas Health and Human Services designated the hospital as a Texas Ten Step facility for demonstrating a commitment to improving maternity care and optimal breastfeeding support for new moms and their babies. “Designation ...
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...sionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, Laredo Medical Center is a major employer and regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled more than $373.7 million in 2021. Last year, the hospital and clinics delivere...
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...oulder the ultimate responsibility for a patient’s care whether it be in the emergency room, on the operating table or in a clinic. From the days of Hippocrates, doctors held the fate of their fellow human beings in their hands — and certainly in their hearts. It’s why we pause on National Doctors’ Day each year to thank the men and women who made the decision to travel down that long road to becoming ...
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...ol testing (fasting required), BMI and blood pressure checks, hernia screenings, glucose checks, and self-breast exam education. In addition, visitors can connect with experts and explore educational resources from Laredo Medical Center’s emergency and trauma services, sleep center, bariatric weight loss surgery, women’s imaging, physical therapy, stroke and heart teams and Laredo Physician Associates. As ...
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...in life. Laredo Medical Center is a Texas Mother-Friendly Gold Worksite, offering workplace support for breastfeeding employees. It is also recognized as a Texas Ten Step facility by Texas Health and Human Services—highlighting its commitment to improving maternity care and supporting breastfeeding success from day one. For more information about the Breastfeeding Awareness Community Fair, please call ...
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...0 patient encounters each year, treating all patients regardless of their ability to pay. In 2024, Laredo Medical Center provided more than $333 million in charity and uncompensated care and provided resources to help patients in need to secure medications and medical support devices. The health system and its employees also support local organizations that make a difference, especially those addressing so...
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...atients regardless of their ability to pay. Last year, Laredo Medical Center provided more than $312 million in charity and uncompensated care for the community’s most vulnerable and the hospital has resources to help them secure medications and medical support devices. “We are proud of our legacy of caring for the community and we look forward to doing this for generations to come. I am grateful for our o...
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... for critically ill babies. The designation is a result of legislation passed in 2013 requiring Texas to implement neonatal levels of care designations with the intent of ensuring that NICUs have the resources and expertise to provide high quality patient care. “Laredo Medical Center is proud of our NICU team for achieving this important designation once again,” said Jorge Leal, FACHE, chief executive offi...
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...s and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue. Laredo Medical Center has deep resources ready to support diagnosis and intervention in the event of heart attack or stroke. The hospital is an accredited Chest Pain Center v6, with Primary PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions) from the...
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...epending on lifestyle and sexual history, men should talk to their doctor about whether they should be tested for certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, human papilloma virus (HPV), Hepatitis B, HIV or other sexually transmitted infections. Early treatment can cure many STDs, lessen their symptoms and/or make the disease less likely to spread. When: All me...
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...llars reinvested in services and facilities, employee payroll, charitable projects and payment of more than $25 million in taxes to support area schools and infrastructure. The health system used its resources to increase access and strengthen services through more than $16 million in projects, including the opening of a women’s imaging center—the community’s first to offer on-site biopsy and advanced body...
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Designation validates hospital’s ability to provide necessary care, resources for heart attack patients LAREDO, Texas — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Laredo Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. L...
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...or proactively supporting its employees with time, space, and other assistance to maintain breastfeeding after returning to work. Additionally, Laredo Medical Center is designated by Texas Health and Human Services as a Texas Ten Step facility, an important commitment to improving maternity care and optimal breastfeeding support for new moms and their babies. For more information about the Breastfeedin...
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...ealth Movement in the 1960s and 1970s, renowned medical institutions and healthcare systems began focusing more on women’s health. However, it wasn’t until 2000 that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched National Women’s Health Week, which starts each year on Mother’s Day. This observance stemmed from disparities in care for women and women’s tendency to prioritize family and career...
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...risk for diabetes or another obesity-related disease, or manage symptoms of an already diagnosed disease, eating the right foods is a smart part of your overall health plan. Laredo Medical Center has resources to help you make the right choices to maintain a healthy diet, a healthy weight, and good quality of life. Proper nutrition can help prevent or manage high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depressio...
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...a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite for proactively supporting its employees with time, space, and other assistance to maintain breastfeeding after returning to work, and designation by Texas Health and Human Services as a Texas Ten Step facility, an important commitment to improving maternity care and optimal breastfeeding support for new moms and their babies. During the fair, Laredo Medical Center’s la...
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...cessed foods in the American diet, larger portion sizes, and increasingly sedentary lifestyles – including excessive television and video time – are primary factors. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends at least 60 minutes of aerobic physical activity each day for children. Health providers, nutritionists, and educators are working toge...
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...lets who are growing strong every day. Beyond clinical care, Laredo Medical Center is cornerstone of the economic health of the Laredo-Webb County region as a major employer and tax-payer and through resources used to strengthen the medical services available close to home. These include capital projects totaling more than $5.1 million for the reopening of our open heart program, expansion of our Cardiac R...
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...orporate regular strength training into your exercise routine.” Both cardiovascular activity and strength training are necessary to achieve optimal results from exercise. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week and strength training exercises for each muscle group twice a week. Start simple with body weight movements like squats or lunge...
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...th up to 10x magnification, a dual console to allow a second surgeon to provide assistance, higher visual clarity of tissue and anatomy, and surgical dexterity and precision far greater than even the human hand. The robotic surgical system will be used by our surgeons to provide the following surgical procedures: General surgery Hernia repair Gynecological procedures Urology For more information about ...
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...and piece together the information manually. Apple worked with the healthcare community to take a consumer-friendly approach and created Health Records based on FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources), a standard for transferring electronic medical records. Now, patients will have medical information from participating institutions organized into one view and can receive notifications when their ...
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...er. “At LMC, we’re not only a Primary Stroke Center and Level III Trauma Facility—we’re also a hub for community education and prevention. This event is about empowering people with the knowledge and resources to fight stroke before it happens.” A health fair from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. will feature hospital teams from the Primary Stroke Program, Chest Pain Program, and Open Heart/Cardiac Rehabilitation—providing...
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