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LAREDO, TX – According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Despite being preventable and treatable, many individuals still die from this disease due to a lack of awareness about preventive care. Laredo Medical Center is committed to promoting early detection and prevention of colon cancer through regular colonoscopy screenings because, when detected early, the survival rate for colon cancer is approximately 90%. Duri... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX (November 13, 2023) – Lace up your shoes and roll up your sleeves as the popular Washington’s Birthday 5K run, walk and wellness fair return to its original site at Laredo Medical Center in 2024. Laredo Association of Realtors (L.A.R.), a Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) affiliate, is organizing the L.A.R. Run George Run 5K run and walk to be held on Saturday, February 3 with the race beginning at 8 a.m. Title sponsor Laredo Medical Center will offer a Wellness Fair from 7... ... Read More

Marco A. Lozano, FACHE, has been appointed chief operating officer of Laredo Medical Center. He joined LMC in 2021 as an assistant administrator and was promoted in 2022 to assistant chief executive officer. During his tenure at LMC, Lozano has served as the lead project executive for multiple strategic imperatives, including the re-establishment of the hospital’s open heart program, opening of four new primary care clinics, renovation of the cath lab and the opening of a cardiac rehabilitation program.... ... Read More

Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used LAREDO, TX (November 2, 2023) – Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now may... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX (October 27, 2023) – The Catholic Diocese of Laredo will celebrate its 21st annual White Mass in recognition of healthcare professionals and their healing ministries. The Mass will be held at San Agustin Cathedral on Wednesday, November 8 at 6 p.m., with a city and county proclamation presentation towards the conclusion of the service. All medical and health care professionals from any denomination, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, EMTs, missionaries, healthcare educator... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX (October 11, 2023)—Laredo Medical Center is utilizing virtual technology to provide maternal-fetal medicine specialists to its patients. Through this technology, Laredo Medical Center’s obstetricians and maternity providers can connect with a board-certified maternal-fetal medicine specialist via secure, high-resolution technology in minutes. On-site clinicians have access to the highest level of consultation to diagnose and treat women with high-risk pregnancies and those experiencing comple... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX (October 10, 2023) – Laredo Medical Center will unveil its 2023 ‘Angel of Hope’ painting during the 14th annual ceremony on Thursday, October 12, at 10 a.m. in the foyer of the hospital’s main entrance. Linda LaMantia has been selected as this year’s featured artist. LaMantia is a civic leader and artist. She is very involved in supporting and promoting the arts and education. Linda, in conjunction with her family, provide scholarships to students seeking to obtain their dream of a higher edu... ... Read More

Flu, COVID-19 and RSV viruses will be circulating LAREDO, TX (October 5, 2023) – To protect yourself and those you love when respiratory viruses are circulating this fall and winter, getting vaccinated against both the flu and COVID-19 will be important. Individuals who are age 60 or older may also need to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). These three viral, respiratory illnesses are active this year and hospital admissions for COVID are already starting to increase around the co... ... Read More

LAREDO, TX (October 5, 2023)—Laredo Medical Center and Primary Care Associates of Laredo are proud to welcome Amada Roxana (Roxy) Gallardo, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Gallardo is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a focus on family medicine. A native of Laredo, Mrs. Gallardo earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Texas A&M International University and pursued her Master of Science in nursing at Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri, where she graduated with honors. She has extensi... ... Read More

Early Detection and Treatment for Breast Cancer Starts with Screenings LAREDO, TX – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women who are at average risk for breast cancer get screening mammograms every two years starting at age 40. The recommendation is in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in Black women. Women with strong family histories of breast cancer, African Americans and those of Ashkenazi Jewish descent should have a ri... ... Read More